Black Mountain College
Summary
Black Mountain College was one of the few schools dedicated to educational and artistic experimentation.History
In mid 20th Century, 1933, Black Mountain College was founded near Asheville, North Carolina by John Andrew Rice and other faculty of Rollins College.Artists
Big names that the College attracted include Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, John Cage, and Alfred Kazin, who were all faculty.
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Artist: William de Kooning Painting: Figures at Barnes Hole |

