Art - American - General

Beyond the Happening uncovers the heterogeneous, uniquely interdisciplinary performance-based works that emerged in the aftermath of the early Happenings. By the mid-1960s Happenings were widely declared outmoded or even 'dead', but this book reveals how many practitioners continued to work with the form during...

COLOR CHANGING MUG - Introducing our Color Changing Ceramic Mug featuring Andy Warhol's iconic Banana print. Crafted with premium ceramic materials and state-of-the-art heat-sensitive technology, this mug not only offers a delightful drinking experience but also celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of Warhol's iconic artwork....

""The Architecture of the Renaissance in Italy"" is a comprehensive book written by William James Anderson and originally published in 1898. The book explores the development of Italian Renaissance architecture from its origins in the 14th century to its peak in the 16th century....

The Hieroglyphics Of Horapollo Nilous is a book written by Alexander Turner Cory, which explores the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and their meanings. The book is based on the work of Horapollo Nilous, an Egyptian priest who lived in the 5th century AD and wrote...

Art is LifeArt is not just paintings and photographs we see in galleries or books. It reflects what is happening here and now. It evolves alongside us, reimagines our reality, poses questions, and opens new horizons.Today, art is not only about skillful craftsmanship but...

COLOR CHANGING MUG - Introducing our Color Changing Ceramic Mug featuring Andy Warhol's iconic Soup Can print. Crafted with premium ceramic materials and state-of-the-art heat-sensitive technology, this mug not only offers a delightful drinking experience but also celebrates the groundbreaking legacy of Warhol's iconic...

James Florio's exquisite black-and-white photography of sixteen important sculptural projects by Patrick Dougherty across the US.One of today's most admired living sculptors, Patrick Dougherty composes with nature--wielding saplings and sticks to build monumental structures that echo, play, and tussle with the land. James Florio...

A sweeping, entertaining, and gorgeously produced celebration of beloved American writer, artist, and illustrator Edward Gorey on his 100th birthday. Issued by the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust and produced in creative partnership with The Edward Gorey House. For more than seven decades Edward Gorey's...

Discover the Timeless Allure of Pin-Up Art Embark on a captivating journey with "The History of Pin-Ups: An Illustrated Guide Through Art, Meaning, Psychology, and Women Liberation," a comprehensive exploration of the enduring charm and cultural significance of pin-up art. This richly illustrated guide...

Newsweek calls him "exhilarating and deeply engaging." Time Out New York calls him "smart, provocative, and a great writer." Critic Peter Schjeldahl, meanwhile, simply calls him "My hero." There's no one in the art world quite like Dave Hickey--and a new book of his...

Author: Norman RockwellISBN-10: 0764906259ISBN-13: 9780764906251Publisher: Pomegranate CommunicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2010Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 4.78h x 6.87w x 0.40d

Teeming with convulsive energy, raw brush strokes, and Fauvist colors, the paintings of Robert Qualters reflect the multifaceted and kinetic spirit of the artist himself. In these pages, the art historian Vicky A. Clark presents the first in-depth study of the art and life...

This monograph on the life of the nineteenth century American artist Vincent Colyer documents all his known and lost work. An established New York portraitist, Colyer's work for humanitarian causes placed him in the heart of two historically significant events-the Civil War and Manifest...

Through photos and interviews, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the creative spaces and minds of fifty-two New Mexico artists. Among those represented are contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, ceramic and textile artists, and video and conceptual artists living in the art capitals of...

What can art offer as it extends beyond aesthetic categories and their boundaries? Examining the work of three major American contemporary artists, Jessica Stockholder, Liza Lou, and Sarah Sze, this book explores their installation-specific practice in rich detail, connecting it to wider issues surrounding...

C.S. Price: A Portrait chronicles the life and work of an early Portland modernist painter (1874-1950), who emerged in the 1930s and '40s as a national figure and one of Oregon's most important and influential artists. Beginning his career as a Western illustrator, Price...

An insightful and beautifully illustrated new perspective on the role of Central European ?migr? artists, architects, and designers on American modernism While the history of modernism in the United States is often seen as having roots in French art moderne, Jewel Stern and Christopher...

A rich history of Gilded Age partisan politics, aesthetics, and the creation of New York City's Civil War monuments In the decades following the Civil War, New York City built more monuments to the Union cause than any other city in the nation outside...

Monuments of Diverse Heritage in Early America: Placemaking and Preservation by Black, Indigenous, and Jewish Peoples explores a more inclusive history of the preservation of public historic sites. At a time when some Americans have embraced white nationalism in response to unfolding demographic changes...

A study of the campus projects designed by R&R Studios to invite community bonding. In 2022, Princeton University inaugurated Yeh College and New College West and introduced a new addition to its extensive collection of site-responsive campus art installations. The Home We Share is...

From the distinguished art critic and historian, vital essays on key artists and critics, revealing how they redefined art and criticism over the last six decades. "Serious art anticipates the future as much as it reflects the present," Hal Foster remarked in a 2015...

This survey of American art, with a particular focus on the art of California, provides an overview of painting, sculpture, and architecture from past to present. The book also discusses the representation of these arts at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which took place in...

In this richly illustrated study, the first book-length exploration of illusionistic art in the early United States, Wendy Bellion investigates Americans' experiences with material forms of visual deception and argues that encounters with illusory art shaped their understanding of knowledge, representation, and subjectivity between...

A close-up look at 50 artists--their work, their studios, their style--creating a wide variety of art in the Hamptons It's one thing to admire an artist's work; it's another to get a real feel of the person behind the work. In these pages you'll...

With an introductory essay by curator Brain Wallace, this illustrated exhibition catalogue explores the recent print work created at Tandem Press in Madison, Wisconsin, by Judy Pfaff, one of America's leading sculptors, printmakers, installation artists, and set designers. Also featured in this publication is...

The de la Torre brothers combine exquisitely ornate blown and flame-worked glass works with cheap, mass-produced knickknacks, plastic flowers, fake fur, painted coins, and other found objects. Their art is a skillful combination of disparate elements, appropriating content, meaning, and materials from both high...

A look at an artist whose work crosses the boundaries between painting and sculpture and walks the sensitive line between abstract and representation. Zigi Ben-Haim is a painter and sculptor who works with aluminum, wire mesh, burlap, newsprint, and unconventional materials. His constant reinvention...

As the creator of the 67-foot-tall "Big Sam" statue of Sam Houston that overlooks Interstate 45 just south of Huntsville, Texas, David Adickes is a pivotal, if sometimes enigmatic, figure in Texas art. Though he made many contributions to the early development of the...

Ruth Duckworth delivers an extensive, thoughtful monograph on the artist's entire body of work with new scholarship, exquisite reproductions, and the complete cooperation of the Duckworth Estate.This book firmly establishes the artist in the pantheon of twentieth-century sculptors, in a class with Barbara Hepworth...

A first glimpse into a celebrated art school that explores its artistic contributions and history. In the Company of Artists is the first major study of the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, founded in 1946. It explores the institution's history, philosophy, and impact,...

Disblair, 1634-1884: Or An Old Oak Panel And Something Thereon is a historical book written by Alexander Walker in 1884. The book tells the story of Disblair, a Scottish estate that has been in the same family for over 250 years. The author focuses...

Jackson Pollock, the towering American artist who was to revolutionize twentieth-century art with his "dripping" painting technique, grew up between the late 1920s and the late 1940s, the youngest of five boys born in the American West. Though often apart, whether they were traveling...

An accessible, lightweight, and affordable guide showing the breadth of the Chrysler's collections through forty masterworks that are consistently on view in the museum's galleries. The Chrysler Museum of Art's expansive collection contains more than 30,000 objects across history and the globe. This compelling...

An unprecedented examination of the underexplored late work of the iconic American modernist Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) has long been celebrated for her paintings, photographs, and contributions to American modernism in the 1930s and early 1940s, yet her work from the end of World War...

This book is a comprehensive survey of American art from the colonial period to the present day, written by the renowned art historian Frederick Fairchild Sherman. It examines the major artistic movements and styles that have emerged in America, and their relationship to the...

With Steel Shadows, you don\u2019t have to visit exhibition halls at Carnegie Mellon University or the John Heinz History Center to enjoy Douglas Cooper\u2019s unique, realistic and highly personal images of Pittsburgh. Steel Shadows brings his large charcoal and paper art home to you....

A book brimming with the colorful and emotion-filled paintings of artist GC Myers. Containing his iconic images such as the Red Tree and his acclaimed Archaeology series, this book covers the years 2003 through 2008.Author: Gc MyersISBN-10: 1500832235ISBN-13: 9781500832230Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

When we think of the Last Supper and art, we often think immediately of Leonardo da Vinci. But the Last Supper has actually been the subject of paintings by artists for many centuries. Here is a collection of more than three dozen versions of...

The Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth analysis of the iconic church's architecture, monuments, and works of art. Written by an anonymous author, the book delves into the history and significance of the Basilica, exploring...

This is the premier collection of dialogues, talks, and writings by Philip Guston (1913-1980), one of the most intellectually adventurous and poetically gifted of modern painters. Over the course of his life, Guston's wide reading in literature and philosophy deepened his commitment to his...

This beautiful volume brings together the writings of some of America's most celebrated authors and artists, all of whom were inspired by the stunning natural beauty of the Catskill Mountains. The book includes descriptions, sketches, and paintings of the region by luminaries such as...

George Inness was one of America's greatest landscape painters of the 19th century. This book, compiled and edited by his son, collects Inness's letters, essays, and other writings, providing insight into his artistic vision and technique. With dozens of full-color reproductions of Inness's paintings,...

I have been told to write a book since I first started drawing. Now, with years of gesture experience, both teaching and doing, I have compiled enough examples for several books. This is the first. With basic explanations about how and why gesture is...

Maori Symbolism by Ettie A. Rout is a comprehensive guide to understanding the rich cultural heritage and symbolism of the Maori people of New Zealand. The book delves into the intricate meanings behind the traditional Maori symbols, including the koru, manaia, tiki, and many...

Many Alabamians may not realize how many of their fond memories involve advertising signs. Although these neon spectaculars, billboards and even signs painted directly onto brick walls were created expressly to persuade customers or tourists to patronize businesses, many such signs remained in place...

Cases of citation presents a history of artists who incorporated literary references into their work from the 1960s onwards. Through a series of object-focused chapters that each take up a singular 'case of citation', the collection considers how literary citation emerged as a viable...

This book focuses on the performance art of Marilyn Arsem, an internationally acclaimed performance artist known for her innovative and experimental work. Arsem's work addresses women's history and myth-making capacities, the potency of site and geography, the idea of the audience as witnesses, and...

Beth Van Hoesen: Fauna & Flora devotes two essays to the dutiful renderings of flowers and animals for which Van Hoesen is best known. Using curator, artist, and printer interviews alongside quotations from Van Hoesen's unpublished 1981 journal, Bob Hicks examines her work within...

Author: Peter H. HassrickISBN-10: 0806194944ISBN-13: 9780806194943Publisher: University of Oklahoma PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/24/2025Pages: 800Format: Hardcover

"Mit Dose Kids, SOCIETY IS NIX!" So said The Inspector about the Katzenjammer Kids. But he could have been speaking of all comic strips in their formative years in the early 1900s. From the very first color Sunday supplement, comics were a driving force...