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Metadata
Object Name |
Sketchbook |
Source |
Figge Art Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Expansion, Confrontation & the Farm Crisis (1964-1990) |
Chronological Tag |
Contemporary United States (1968-present) |
Catalog Number |
2018.073.005 |
Credit line |
Figge Art Museum |
Description |
John Bloom was an Iowan Artist apart of the Stone City Art Colony near Anamosa, IA. During 1932 through 1969, Bloom worked as an industrial designer, drew and sold lithographs, drew illustrations for books, and was into the commercial art business. Pictured above are three replicas of John Bloom's sketchbooks he drew in for references to his oil paintings or inspiration after his retirement in 1969. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
This object connects with the following standards: Standard SS.3.28 Cultural Contributions: A lesson on Iowa's art culture could be created. Standard SS-US.9-12.2 Iowans Influence US History: A lesson could be created on John Bloom's art throughout Iowa and the Midwest. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Scott |
People |
Bloom, John |
Relation |
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Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Figge Art Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
