{"product_id":"the-art-of-air-and-carolyn-russo-9781588348302","title":"The Art of Air and Space: Interpretations of Flight from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the sky and space like never before in this first-ever space and aviation coffee table book dedicated to the renowned art collection at Smithsonian's National Airand Space Museum. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures 275 artworks spanning realism, pop art, and more--including many never seen by the public. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe National Air and Space Museum is home to a surprisingly expansive art collection, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Air and Space \u003c\/i\u003einvites readers to delve into the sky--and beyond--through the eyes of those who have captured the human impulse for flight. Featuring 275 artworks from renowned and contemporary artists, this stunning coffee table book spans the late 18th century to present day. The collection reveals the wonders of flight in a range of media and styles, from etchings, paintings, lithographs, and sculpture to contemporary photography, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrancisco Goya's 19th century fanciful etching of flying men \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorman Rockwell's Americana paintings of the early space program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia O'Keeffe's aerial painting after her first commercial flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlma Thomas's vibrant abstract paintings inspired by the Moon missions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHenri Farré's first-hand aerial combat drawings made during World War I \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnie Leibovitz's portrait photography from the NASA Art Program \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorris Graves's cosmic conceptual sculptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRobert McCall's promotional paintings for \u003ci\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 13 chapters explore the theme of flight through art movements, individual artists, and subjects ranging from early flight, aviation, atmospheres, and space exploration. The artists in \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Air and Space \u003c\/i\u003einterpret not merely machines, but also the human experience tied to flight--curiosity, ambition, fear, and wonder. This innovative intersection of art, science, and technology invites everyone to reflect upon their own aspirations and relationships with the skies above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyn Russo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 158834830X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781588348302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Smithsonian Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Carolyn Russo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48443264270591,"sku":"9781588348302","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3da5b8ee-df2d-427d-99a5-6671693625cd.jpg?v=1777204347","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-air-and-carolyn-russo-9781588348302","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}