Mapping the Empty: Eight Artists and Nevada

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Exploring the relationship between art and landscape, this book delves into the works of eight contemporary artists from Nevada who engage with the unique and often harsh environments of the Great Basin. Through their innovative creations, these artists—Jim McCormick, Rita Deanin Abbey, Dennis Parks, Walter McNamara, Robert Beckmann, Michael Heizer, Bill Barker, and Mary Ann Bonjorni—reflect and shape perceptions of the American West, revealing the complex interplay between European influences and the region's expansive spaces.