Publisher's Synopsis
"Richly illustrated and thoroughly researched, A Shared Vision showcases one of the most significant collections of American art assembled in the twenty-first century. At the same time, it celebrates the generosity and vision of collectors Macon and Joan Brock, whose promised gift of the Macon and Joan Brock Collection of American Art to the Chrysler Museum of Art represents the most transformative addition to the institution's collection since Walter P. Chrysler Jr.'s foundational gift more than 50 years ago. The Brocks exercised great foresight in the construction of a collection for the public's benefit and the gift of the collection elevates the stature of the Chrysler's American art holdings and programs, transforming it into a national leader in the exhibition, study, and appreciation of American art. In addition to an introductory essay and interview with collector Joan Brock, catalogue entries by a distinguished group of scholar
