Critical text by Serge Guilbaut. Translated by Arthur Goldhammer. "What was New York abstract expressionism [sic] so successful after World War II? To answer that question, Serge Guilbaut takes a controversial look at the complicated, intertwining relationships among art, politics, and ideology. He explores the changing New York and Paris art scenes of the Cold War period, the rejection of artists of political ideology, and the coopting by left-wing writers and politicians of the artistic revolt." -- from back wrapper. Printed in black-and-white.