For Which it Stands: The American Flag in Contemporary Art
Author: Carla Sakamoto Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 400 What do Mickey Mouse, Coca Cola, McDonalds' golden arches and the stars and stripes all have in common? They are all stamped with an illustrious, invisible but totally obvious seal that proclaims, "Made in America." These images and others like them have become stand-ins for the country itself, recognisable to people all over the world. With bright colours and radical designs, they symbolise the United States, a place heralded for its...