Art - American - General

Circling the Start by Dixie Denman Junius is a groundbreaking debut in the Anhinga Visual Poetry Series, offering a transformative journey through the realms of visual poetry, asemics and glitch. Chosen by curator Kristine Snodgrass for its vibrant script work and radical meditative energy,...

The Nostalgic Northwest Arkansas Books are a collection of semi surreal grayscale images that delve into the past of this geographical area with historic architecture, memorable scenery, roadside cafes, tourist spots such as gemstone panning, a fleamarket of the past, barns and sheds, local...

The Nostalgic Northwest Arkansas Books are a collection of semi surreal grayscale images that delve into the past of this geographical area with historic architecture, memorable scenery, roadside cafes, tourist spots, barns and sheds, local critters and insects, and more. Book 1 scenes are...

The first book to celebrate the dramatic Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, setting and renowned art collection of the Brandywine River Museum of Art and its historic homes, studios, and sites relating to three generations of the Wyeth family. The Brandywine River Museum of Art is...

"History painting," for many people, conjures up Washington Crossing the Delaware and other paintings of heroic historical events. But history has made its way into considerably more American art than such obvious examples, in the view of Michael Kammen. In three thought-provoking and innovative...

The Hieroglyphical System Of The Ancients is a book written by George Oliver that delves into the ancient Egyptian writing system. The book provides a comprehensive overview of hieroglyphs, their meanings, and how they were used in ancient Egyptian society. It explores the history...

A Grand Tour of the works of Master Painters in Cuba during the XIX century.Author: Olga Isabel Nodarse, Ra伃 Eduardo ChaoISBN-10: 1329643259ISBN-13: 9781329643253Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/13/2023Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d

This beautifully illustrated catalogue showcases the artwork of Daniel Huntington, who was a prominent figure in the American art scene in the 19th century. It provides valuable insight into his life and work, and is sure to be appreciated by anyone with an interest...

Inspired by global masonry techniques and Hudson Valley history, Martin Puryear's installation for Storm King Art Center opens its oculi onto the museum groundsThis catalog documents the construction and unveiling of American artist Martin Puryear's (born 1941) monumental site-specific installation, Lookout, at Storm King...

A window into the life of a pioneering figure in the proliferation of East Coast surf culture since the 1960sTony Caramanico has lived many lives bound by a singular passion. A competitive surfer, TV producer, surf shop owner, astute traveler, apprentice and artist, few...

(Bilingual Edition: English / German)With over 1,000 works by a total of more than 140 artists from the 1930s to the present, Eva Felten has built up a unique photo collection over the past four decades, which is presented in this catalog for the...

Discover the life and work of Arthur B. Davies, a prominent American artist known for his involvement in the Ashcan School and the Armory Show. This centennial exhibition catalog offers a comprehensive look at Davies' art, including paintings, drawings, etchings, and sculptures. With essays...

The untold story of women artists in the United States and the social impact of their work during the crucial decades of the 1950s to the 1970s. In Women Artists in Midcentury America, readers embark on a journey spanning two decades, delving into the...

The first comprehensive account of Charles J. Connick, America's most innovative and influential stained glass artist working in the first half of the twentieth century When Charles J. Connick (1875-1945) began his stained glass career in Pittsburgh in the 1890s, America's fascination with the...

Robert Irwin began his career in the 1950s as an abstract painter. As a pioneer of the Light and Space movement in Los Angeles in the 1970s and early '80s, Irwin focused on exploring aesthetic perception as the fundamental feature of art, culminating in...

If you look at doodles closely, you will find that they have an inherent beauty, which depicts the mind of the artist. Other paintings are drawn consciously and hence; do not depict an artist's viewpoint as beautifully as doodles do. Doodles are drawn with...

The Whitney Museum and Its Collection provides an in-depth look at the history of the Whitney Museum of American Art and its vast collection. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in American art.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This comprehensive book provides a deep insight into the lives and works of several renowned American artists. It offers a detailed analysis of their styles, techniques, and influences and showcases their masterpieces and contributions to American art. The book is a must-read for anyone...

This book features a series of lithographs of munition works from World War I America made by Joseph Pennell with the permission and authority of the United States government. The book includes notes and an introduction by the artist himself, providing an insightful perspective...

Mortal Thoughts is a culmination of decades of intimate conversations the two have shared. The topics range from love to hate, hope and despair. There is social commentary, introspection, nature, observations, and more. Some of the poems may come at you in a whisper....

Discover Jasper Johns as a passionate collector of drawings. Jasper Johns ranks among the major American artists of the twentieth century. His accomplishments as a collector, however, have been little known until now. Jasper Johns--The Artist as Collector is a beautifully produced volume that...

Are you a cat lover? Do you love Christmas? Then this is the purrfect cat coloring book for you, for your family, for your friends, for your coworkers, even for the neighbor with tons of cats Excellent stocking stuffer, secret Santa, white elephant gift,...

Chronicling the artist's life in Connecticut's "Quiet Corner"Winner of the Ruth Emery Award (2018)Rare Light is a collection of essays exploring little known facets of the life and career of a major American Impressionist painter. J. Alden Weir (1852-1919) painted some of his finest...

Norman Rockwell's scenes of everyday small-town life are among the most indelible images in all of twentieth-century art. While opinions of Rockwell vary from uncritical admiration to sneering contempt, those who love him and those who dismiss him do agree on one thing: his...

Symbolism in Art is a comprehensive guide to understanding the use of symbols in art. Written by Clara Erskine Clement, an American author and art historian, the book explores the meaning and significance of various symbols used by artists throughout history. Clement begins by...

""The Drawings of Jean Dubuffet"" is a comprehensive collection of the works of French artist Jean Dubuffet, known for his unique style of art brut or ""raw art."" The book is authored by Daniel Cordier, a prominent art dealer and collector who worked closely...

Understanding Madness explores the singular moods, fears, and synaesthetic experiences of a poet from the Pacific Northwest who also suffers from schizophrenia. It includes original collages that mirror the author's poetic sensibility on the cusp between word and image, reading and seeing, understanding and...

"From Selfies to Satire" by Aaron Vick is an extraordinary digital art collection that delves deep into the fusion of technology and personal expression. Each artwork, available exclusively on the Tezos blockchain, represents Vick's innovative use of AI and post-editing techniques to transform personal...

The art of distinguished realist painter and watercolorist, Allen Blagden. "There was a long bench in the living room of our house. And it was full of paper, crayons, watercolors--all the essentials for creating art." And so begins Allen Blagden's account of his career,...

Architectural Photography Of Houses: How To Take Good Pictures Of Exteriors And Interiors is a comprehensive guidebook written by Robert C. Cleveland. This book is designed to help photographers capture stunning images of houses, both inside and out. The book covers a range of...

Walter Ufer was a colorful personality. He was a generous, outspoken man with a sensitive social conscience. Accordingly, Ufer depicted the Indian with an unblinking eye for detail, often without the romanticized trappings of lost grandeur. His bold, confident use of thickly applied paint,...

Turkish Art of Love is a book written by Ben Nahum and Pinhas, which provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the art of love in Turkey. The book delves into the history and cultural significance of love in Turkish society, examining the different...

Practical Directions In Monochromatic Painting is a book written by Silas Wood and first published in 1847. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of monochromatic painting, which involves using a single color or hue to create a painting. The book is...

Will Barnet's artistic career as a painter and printmaker spanned nearly eight decades of continuous creativity. Few artists, other than perhaps Picasso or Monet, can claim such an extended period of uninterrupted and innovative art making. From the darkness of the Great Depression to...

For nearly 30 years, Mort K?stler has focused his considerable talent on interpreting the Civil War. More than 160 of these images are the basis for the four volumes in this series.Author: Mort K?stlerISBN-10: 1684428335ISBN-13: 9781684428335Publisher: Cumberland House PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2007Pages: 242Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.58lbsSize:...

A Bit of the Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon of the Colorado River - Thomas Moran Cross Stitch Pattern Details Design Size: 298w x 360h stitches Types of Stitches: Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching Level of Difficulty: Advanced Sewn...

Halley's Pictorial Oak Park is a book written by William Halley in 1898. This book is a pictorial history of Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. It contains over 200 photographs and illustrations of the town, its buildings, and its residents. The book...

- First book published on the art of Addie Herder- Addie Herder's art works are held in such prestigious collections as the Guggenheim Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum, and the Neuberger Museum and have been exhibited around the world- Contributes to the historiography on 20th-century...

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Maverick Movies tells the improbable story of New Line Cinema, a company that cut a remarkable path through the American...

Man Ray (1890-1976) was a polymath modernist, working in painting, sculpture, film, printmaking, and poetry. But it was his work in photography, with nude studies, fashion work, and portraiture that saw him pioneering a new chapter in the history of camerawork and art. With...

From Subjection to Survival is a work of feminist scholarship that works at the intersection of literature and art history, the written and the visual. By examining six important and diverse multiethnic American women writers of the twentieth century (Kate Chopin, Anzia Yezierska, Edith...

""The Import of Color Symbolism in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"" by Joseph F. Eagan is a literary analysis of the use of color symbolism in the medieval poem ""Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."" The book explores the significance of colors such...

One of four volumes dealing with the world of comic art, this volume is a comprehensive, international bibliography dealing with animation, caricature, gag, illustrative, magazine, and political cartoons in the United States and Canada. Reflecting the substantial growth of comic art literature in recent...

Four decades ago, folklorists Jack and Olivia Solomon began documenting Southern cemeteries, recording the names, lives, and epitaphs of thousands of the deceased. The volume they now share with us is not a Book of the Dead, but a Book of Life. The Solomons...

Animal Sculpture is a book written by Walter Winans and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of sculpting animals, covering a wide range of topics from the anatomy of different animals to the techniques used to create realistic...

50/50 is an eclectic collection of original art and poetry, born from the mind of American beat poet, Donald Fuston.Author: Donald FustonISBN-10: 8223049120ISBN-13: 9798223049128Publisher: B.B. Royal PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/24/2023Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.21d

Is it a graphic novel?Is it an art object?Is it an epic poem?Beyond the Quantum: An Existential Crisis in 5 Acts is none of the above and all of the above. It's 30 mind-expanding illustrations wrapped in a narrative that stares into the abyss...

A visually rich survey of two hundred years of Alabama fine arts and artists Alabama artists have been an integral part of the story of the state, reflecting a wide-ranging and multihued sense of place through images of the land and its people. Quilts,...

Historical Illustration by Paul Delaroche is a book that features a collection of the artist's historical paintings. Paul Delaroche was a prominent French painter of the 19th century who specialized in historical subjects. The book showcases his works that depict various historical events, including...

A lush and in-depth celebration of the clocks of David Rittenhouse, one of eighteenth-century America's greatest scientists and engineersAuthor: Donald L. Fennimore, Frank L. HohmannISBN-10: 0300272952ISBN-13: 9780300272956Publisher: Winterthur Museum, Garden, and LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2023Pages: 272Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 9.60w x 1.30d