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THE STUDIO Edited by C. Geoffrey Holme. Number 472, Volume CIV CONTENTS FOR JULY 1932 The Younger School of Painting; Great Britain 3 This is the first of a series of articles on contemporary art in various countries. It gives an account of the work of the younger British painters, showing how far their work expresses a national tendency, together with illustrations by artists recognised as the main personalities of the younger school. How London Builds, by F. R. Yerbury 21 A survey of the most important recent changes in the architecture of London by the Secretary of the Architectural Association of London, illustrated by the author's own photographs. Progress in Modern Painting, by the Editor 32 The Editor anticipates the time when the painter will work for the "motor-car owner," in other words, for a much wider public than at present. American Gothic; The work of Grant Wood 34 Paintings of the Middle West and Middle Western types by an American artist. Art Schools and Industry—Keighley 33 The Artist on Tour—Salzburg, by Wilhelm Kaufmann 41 Garden Furniture and Ornament 46 Pictures in the Modern House 48 Paintings find a place in the rooms designed by ultra-modern decorators. British Interior Architects of To-day—3, Ronald Dickens, by Derek Patmore 50 Art News 53 Reviews of Books 56 SUPPLEMENTS IN COLOUR AND TONE Still Life, by Duncan Grant Autumn, Salzburg, by Wilhelm Frontispiece Kaufmann 43 Huh, by Cedric Morris 9 Interior by Ronald Dickens 51 Amy, by Winifred Nicholson 17 The Harbour, Cassis, by F.C.B. Cadell 57 CONTENTS FOR AUGUST PICTURES FROM THE ROYAL ACADEMY: POST-WAR ARCHITECTURE IN CANADA: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AT THE LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF ART: A MODERN PICTURE COLLECTION Telephone: Whitehall 3267 (two lines). Telegrams: Rhombic, London EDITORIAL. Valuable originals are usually insured while in custody of The Studio, but it must be understood that all material is sent, and received, at owner's risk. Contributors should submit photographs, for first consideration, rather than originals. All material should bear full name and address, and be accompanied by return postage. Personal Enquiries should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. The Editor can only be seen by appointment. AGENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS. Home, 2s. per copy; 28s. per annum, post free. Bound Volume 15s. Overseas. British Dominions, India, Countries in Postal Union, 30s. post free. Canada (The Musson Book Co., 225 Jarvis St., Toronto), 26s. post free. France (Librairie d'Art Louis Reynaud, 52 Rue d'Assas, Paris 6), frs. 170 post free. Italy (Galleria Pesaro, Via Manzoni 12a, Milan) L.125. U.S.A. (Published under the title "The London Studio," $7.50 post free, by William Edwin Rudge, Publisher, 475 Fifth Ave., New York, the sole Associate Publisher in the U.S., to whom orders from U.S. readers should be sent for all Studio Publications.) ADVERTISEMENTS. Rates for undisplayed advertisements—7s. 6d. for 32 words. 1s. for each eight or less beyond. Replies to Box Numbers 1s. extra. For displayed advertisement rates apply to the Advertisement Dept., 44 Leicester Square. Copy by 1st of month prior to publication. No responsibility accepted for loss or damage of material or drawings sent to Box Nos. or otherwise in response to advertisements. LONDON: THE STUDIO LTD., 44 LEICESTER SQUARE, W.C.2
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This issue of The Studio focuses on contemporary art and design. It features articles on the younger school of British painting, London's architecture, and American artist Grant Wood. Additionally, it includes sections on modern interiors, garden design, and art exhibitions happening in July.