To the Hoop: Basketball and Contemporary Art

by Emily Stamey and Wes Miller

Book Overview

From its storied invention in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith as a recreational activity for "incorrigible" youth, to its current multibillion-dollar industry of franchises, stars, and merchandise, basketball has captured America's--and stolen North Carolina's--heart. To the Hoop is the exhibition catalog for the Weatherspoon Art Museum's spring 2020 exhibit featuring portrayals of basketball in contemporary art, which coincides with Greensboro...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890949183
• ISBN13: 9781890949181
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Unc Greensboro Weatherspoon Art Museum
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.4"