A richly illustrated new take on painting, photography and illustration by politically progressive American artist Ben Shahn, 'On Nonconformity' offers an innovative and comprehensive analysis of the work of Ben Shahn (1898-1969), a Jewish immigrant from Russian-ruled Lithuania who became one of the most prominent and prolific 'social perspective' artists in the United States. from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War. Revealing why Shahn remains so relevant today, the book examines his commitment to progressive political causes, from fighting fascism to fighting civil rights. Incorporating international perspectives, he investigates his art on World War II posters, work related to the labor movement, and his involvement in post-war art debates.