Art - American - General

This beautifully illustrated book--the definitive volume on American sculptor Mark di Suvero--features more than two hundred images of his most important works, interspersed with short texts by the artist and by other writers who have inspired his art-making practice, plus a contribution by Fran...

This book explores public art worldwide, focusing on New York City, one of the birthplaces of modern graffiti, and a vibrant example of how street art has become a global phenomenon. Graffiti in the contemporary era is intensely diverse, serving as a tool for...

A collection of compelling quotations from iconic painter Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) has achieved a legendary status in the visual world. A master of the self-portrait, she celebrated Mexican culture and heritage in her work while also intimately and poignantly exploring identity, gender,...

In the 1970s, as the strictures of modernism dissolved and seemingly every creative field opened itself to restless experimentation, artists and designers began to feel that in furniture, too, everything was possible. The next quarter century saw an amazing flourishing of furniture as art....

New large-scale paintings by Alex Katz capture impressions of fall in all its radiant gloryFor his new series painted in 2022 and 2023, American artist Alex Katz pushes his palette to an intense range of high-key blues, deep reds and pinks, and golden yellows...

Hello, Poetry. Are you magic? Where did you come from? Am I shimmering right now?In the otherworldly spirit of Art Wraiths, Transfusion Poetica launches a poetic voyage on the trail of inspiration---muses---the fireworks of the art. Exploring various poetry tactics, the dream realm, poetical...

Shelburne Museum: A Treasury Of Early American Life In A Vermont Community is a comprehensive book written by Ralph Nading Hill. The book is an in-depth exploration of the Shelburne Museum, a unique museum that showcases early American life in a Vermont community. The...

""Models of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt: From the Tomb of Meket-Re at Thebes"" by H.E. Winlock is a fascinating book that delves into the daily life of ancient Egyptians. The book is based on the tomb of Meket-Re, an official in the court...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Dissonantser is a novel written by Christian Krohg and published in 1906. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young woman named Elisabeth who struggles to find her place in society. Elisabeth is a talented musician who dreams of...

The American Art Directory, Volume 8, published in 1911 by the American Federation of Arts, serves as a comprehensive guide to the American art world of the early 20th century. This volume provides an invaluable snapshot of the artistic landscape, detailing art museums, art...

The American Art Directory, Volume 11, originally published in 1914 by the American Federation of Arts, serves as a comprehensive guide to the art world of early 20th century America. This directory provides an invaluable snapshot of the artistic landscape, listing art museums, art...

Le livre ""Civan Roi De Bungo, Partie 2: Histoire Japonnoise (1754)"" de Beaumont, Leprince De est un roman historique qui raconte l'histoire de Civan, un roi de la r�����gion de Bungo au Japon, au XVIIe si�����cle. Cette deuxi�����me partie de l'histoire suit les aventures...

This is a rare catalog of an art exhibition held in Brooklyn in 1878, featuring works by American artists including Winslow Homer, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Eakins. The catalog is a valuable resource for scholars of American art and cultural history.This work has been...

A revealing cultural history of this American art form.In her intriguing and heavily illustrated look at post office murals of the 1930s, Karal Ann Marling examines these unique government-sponsored works of art not only as paintings but as part of American cultural history. Depicting...

Provides new insight into Salman Toor's iconic, thought-provoking yet humorous paintings, which explore human interactions and the desire to belong.Salman Toor (b. 1983) is well-known for his vibrant paintings that represent people in shared moments of friendship and love, as well as experiencing solitude...

DARE TO CREATE: ART IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE FEARLESSOne sentence. Dozens of voices. A shared act of audacious creativity.With its bold proclamation as the framework for this collection, Letters: A California Art Anthology, explores how art is made vibrant by different hands. What...

Nepenthes is a book written by Florence Hayllar and published in 1907. The book is a detailed study of the genus Nepenthes, which are a group of carnivorous plants found primarily in Southeast Asia. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the morphology, ecology,...

Eyes of the War: A Photographic Report of World War II is a comprehensive collection of photographs taken by Nat Hyman during his time as a war correspondent for the United States Army Signal Corps. The book features over 200 black and white photographs...

An engaging introduction to the life and work of John Singer Sargent, the most accomplished portrait painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuryJohn Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is one of the most famous painters of his time. The masterful portraits for which he...

The first book on American artist John B. Flannagan, a pioneering sculptor during the 1920s and 1930s who found the meaning of life in stone.Although seen as a progenitor of modern American sculpture, John B. Flannagan (1895-1942) has never been the subject of a...

In his works, Hopper poetically expressed the solitude of man confronted to the American way of life as it developed in the 1920s. Inspired by the movies and particularly by the various camera angles and attitudes of characters, his paintings expose the alienation of...

This work explores a generational history from America's Colonial period to the United States of contemporary times. A novel historical approach will rely on generational markers every 15th year, rather than yearly astronomical dates. This method will make history more accessible and its patterns...

Art, history, and political drama all meld together in this one dramatic story about one dramatic sculpture. The nation's first federally-commissioned monument, Horatio Greenough's huge marble statue of George Washington, sits near the entrance of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Meant to...

Madame Recamier V2 is a biography written by Edouard Herriot that tells the story of Juliette Recamier, a prominent figure in the French society during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is the second volume in a series that explores the life of...

Explore the rich tapestry of American history and culture through "Americana From The Rhode Island Historical Society." This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing a diverse array of artifacts, documents, and ephemera that illuminate the American experience. From historical documents and...

Silhouettes is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Symons, first published in 1896. The book contains 12 stories, each exploring different aspects of human nature and the complexities of human relationships. The stories are set in various locations, including London, Paris, and...

The Culture of Spontaneity is the first comprehensive history of the postwar avant-garde, integrating such diverse moments in American culture as abstract expressionism, bebop jazz, gestalt therapy, Black Mountain College, Jungian psychology, beat poetry, experimental dance, Zen Buddhism, Alfred North Whitehead's cosmology, and the...

Author: Adam ThomasISBN-10: 0911209751ISBN-13: 9780911209754Publisher: Palmer Museum of ArtLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2026Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.06lbsSize: 12.50h x 10.50w x 0.91d

Author: Marita L. GaleISBN-10: 1517160790ISBN-13: 9781517160791Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2015Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.15d

The astonishing story of American folk art--from portraits to wooden toys to weathervanes--and its vital links to modern art, brought to life in an engaging and accessible hardbackThis volume, American Folk Art: Revisiting the Collection of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller brings together 40 exceptional works,...

The definitive compendium of the paintings of a brilliant American artistThis impressive volume includes nearly five hundred paintings--approximately ninety of which have never before been published--made by Brice Marden (1938-2023) over the course of his six-decade career between 1961 and 2023. It represents the...

A richly illustrated study of how technical drawing shaped culture in the early United States.With The Technology of Drawing, Elizabeth Bacon Eager explores the importance of manual skill and graphic literacy in the emergence of American industry, offering readers a new lens through which...

This book offers a new window on the often-mysterious Gorey and captures many facets of his personality as he and the author worked together to produce the only Gorey documentary film that Gorey approved. Going beyond the many books about his work, these images...

A fascinating account of the art of the US Bicentennial, offering wide-ranging perspectives on debates about national identity and history that remain pressing todayIn 1976 the United States celebrated its two hundredth year with festivals, exhibitions, works of art, and historical initiatives. Over a...

Explore Isabelle Frances McGuire's uncanny worlds, where cultural archetypes--from presidents to vampires--are reimagined through sculpture, installation, video, and performance, tangling with American history and the loops of contemporary culture. Across a growing body of work, artist Isabelle Frances McGuire engages with figures that loom...

Author: Christiane DesRoches NoblecourtISBN-10: 1258219247ISBN-13: 9781258219246Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/2011Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.23d

Hundreds of unique color photos showing how soldiers decorated their helicopters during the Vietnam WarIncludes stories and anecdotes from pilots, crews, and artists, focusing on how helicopters got their names and how the artwork was createdWill appeal to Vietnam veterans, modelers, military and U.S....

The first collection of writings on the entire history of Abstract Expressionism--a movement that has inspired six decades of heated rhetoric Abstract Expressionism is arguably the most important art movement in postwar America. Many of its creators and critics became celebrities, participating in heated...

A year of timeless blue and white beauty from Colonial Williamsburg. HISTORIC BEAUTY: Discover why designers and decorators have loved the blue and white color palette since the 18th century with a year of gorgeous photos and artifacts. FROM THE COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION: Each...

Two generations of esoteric exploration and material transmutation: The first examination of Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz's intergenerational investigation of ethereal systems and the transcendent potential of art, highlighting the alignments within the artistic practices of mother and daughter. Tender Alchemy demonstrates art's...

The incredible detail and scale of Lari Pittman's mesmerizing paintings are gloriously recreated in this lushly-illustrated retrospective book. One of the most prolific and exuberant painters of the past three decades, Lari Pittman creates works that mirror the social fabric of his time. This...

In American Museums and the Persuasive Impulse, Professor Ragsdale assesses American museums as means of visual persuasion. He demonstrates that museums, their contents, and their manners of display are as capable of influencing visitors as speeches or advertisements and that an awareness of their...

Walk with the author into the mayhem and chaos of 'Ground Zero'. Tasked with safety, he shares his experiences, thoughts and emotions of a place he can only call 'Hell'.Author: David W. AusmusISBN-10: 1412010004ISBN-13: 9781412010009Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/05/2000Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.00h x...

Jim Cromartie first came to Nantucket as a college student, but for the past 35 years he has called the island home. As a young artist, his major patron was the late Nelson Rockefeller, who introduced him to the world of art and started...

Chicago is a city dedicated to the modern--from the skyscrapers that punctuate its skyline to the spirited style that inflects many of its dwellings and institutions, from the New Bauhaus to Hull-House. Despite this, the city has long been overlooked as a locus for...

This book argues for the importance of Gothic in understanding one of the key elements within the films of Sam Peckinpah (1925-1984). Although occasionally noted in the past, the Gothic has been generally overlooked when most critics consider the work of Sam Peckinpah with...

Charles Truett Williams worked in the Fort Worth area from the late 1940s through 1966, spending twenty of his forty-eight years involved in intense artistic production. Before his death in 1966 he contributed immense vitality and acted as a catalyst for the emerging contemporary...

This essay collection, by scholars from both the United States and Europe, carefully examines the artwork of one of the most important 20th-century American painters and printmakers, George Bellows. It builds on the Columbus Museum of Artâ (TM)s 2013 exhibition, George Bellows and the...

"I Was There" with the Yanks in France, by C. LeRoy Baldridge, offers a unique and compelling visual record of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. This meticulously prepared print republication brings to life Baldridge's striking pictorial works, originally created during his...