This catalog was published to coincide with an exhibition of Ben Shahn, a leading American painter of the 20th century. The exhibition toured from 2011 to 2012, visiting the Museum of Modern Art, Hayama (Kanagawa), the Nagoya City Art Museum, the Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art, and the Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art. While known as a social realist painter, this catalog comprehensively introduces Shahn's activities, which spanned a variety of expressions. It allows readers to explore the photographic materials and production processes behind his paintings, as well as the historical context and core ideas that shaped his work. This volume conveys the full scope of this "cross-media artist," whose multifaceted creative activities embraced the world's suffering and joy with a humane perspective. Through interviews with individuals like Makoto Wada and Roger Pulvers, the catalog also touches upon Shahn's influence on Japanese art, design, and illustration. There are no noticeable damages such as tears or stains. This is a used book stored at home. Please understand before purchasing. Thank you. #BenShahn #benshahn #artbook