The Art Spirit

A classic collection of writing from a great American painter and teacher on modern art theory, technique, and appreciation.

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Robert Henri pioneered a more visceral approach to painting, finding his subjects in everyday urban experiences. From his studio in Philadelphia, he inspired fellow painters to capture the dismal aspects of city life, sparking a movement that came to be known as the Ashcan School.

In The Art Spirit, Henri shares his technical expertise as well as his philosophy of art and his vision for its place in modern American society.