Art - American - General

A new study of Mary Cassatt that explores the centrality of work to both her inventive technical practice and her distinctive approach to modern subjects Mary Cassatt's (1844-1926) sensitive depictions of the social, intellectual, and professional lives of modern women often emphasize the work...

For forty years, Jackie Frame stood at the center of business, entertainment, and publicity in Classic Hollywood. This stunning collection of never before told vignettes reveals that lost world in all its splendor and with all its quirks. No scholar of the period will...

Raised in Colombia during a violent civil war and now resident in Cornwall, England, the sculptor Carlos Zapata creates intimate and emotive works that have evolved from personal experience even as they belong to the tradition of folk and tribal arts. The Mestizo Art...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

In his debut poetry collection, The Nature of Things Fragile, Peter Vertacnik depicts a world fraught with vulnerability and loss. Utilizing a wide range of both received and nonce poetic forms, including sonnets, villanelles, triolets, a sestina, epigrams, blank verse, and word-count, he confronts...

A sharp portrait of this turbulent decade in American life and letters, Frederick J. Hoffman's The Twenties is can't missing reading. A first-rate discussion of an exciting era and of the writers who found new forms in which to re-create their times, The Twenties...

In this magnificently illustrated and comprehensive book, readers will take one of the most beautiful journeys our world has to offer: an exploration of the greatest are and architecture of Western civilization. Art of the Western World -- the companion volume to the nine-part...

Art in the City: Michael VonDrak and His San Francisco Paintings is a biography and retrospect of American artist Michael VonDrak, focusing on his San Francisco paintings, and written by his daughter, Ilona Ryder.When Ilona Ryder was writing the personal biography of her grandfather,...

The Disasters of War is a collection of 82 etchings created by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya between 1810 and 1820. The etchings depict the horrors of the Peninsular War and the Spanish War of Independence, focusing on the brutal effects of war on...

The book ""Paul Cezanne"" by Edward Alden Jewell is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the famous French artist, Paul Cezanne. The book provides a detailed account of Cezanne's childhood, education, and artistic development, as well as his personal relationships and...

"Olson deftly sketches a lively portrait of the man. . . . She gives us his rich inner life as well. . . . Riveting. . . . Refreshing."--Wall Street Journal Exquisitely illustrated and innovative, an investigation of the artistic evolution of John James...

Astonishing, hyperrealistic black-and-white drawings of wings, urban landscapes, x-rayed paintings and moreA sequel to the 2011 publication, Charcoal Volume 2 presents the charcoal drawings of American artist Robert Longo (born 1953) from 2012 to the present. This large-format, elaborately designed catalog--printed on natural paper...

In 2015 the Renaissance Society presented an exhibition of newly commissioned works by Los Angeles-based artist Mathias Poledna. Coinciding with the museum's centennial, it marked the final show in the institution's first hundred years. For this project Poledna used the notion of iconoclasm and...

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is arguably the most iconic figure of twentieth-century art, a highly enigmatic personality who not only altered the definition of art itself but also left in his wake a vast and staggeringly complex record of his activities. Warhol's archive consists not...

"Benos-Amos opens for the reader richly detailed adn nuanced vistas into the intellectual and cultural history of one of the major kingdoms of precolonial West Africa." -- African Studies Review"The wealth of historiographic resources, the command of relevant literature, the ethnographic research and prudent...

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:...