Gay artists in modern American culture

Description:

Today it is widely recognized that gay men played a prominent role in defining the culture of mid-20th-century America, with such icons as Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Montgomery Clift, and Rock Hudson defining much of what seemed distinctly "American" on the stage and screen. Even though few gay artists were "out," their sexuality caused significant anxiety during a time of rampant antihomosexual attitudes. Michael Sherry offers a sophisticated analysis of the tension between the nation's simultaneous dependence on and fear of the cultural influence of gay artists.

subjects: Homosexuality and art,  Arts, united states,  Homosexuality,  American Arts,  Arts, American,  Gay/Lesbian,  Gender Studies,  History,  Nonfiction,  Homosexuality and art -- United States -- History -- 20th century,  Arts, American -- 20th century,  Homosexuality -- United States,  LGBTQ art & artists,  Lambda Literary Awards,  Lambda Literary Award Winner,  collection:randy_shilts_award=finalist

Places: United States

Times: 20th century