America: A History in Art: The American Journey Told by Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, and Architects
Description
The rich history of America, from before the time of Columbus through the
present day, is told as never before, enhanced by hundreds of representative
artworks. From the earliest Native Americans through the explorers and first
settlers, the fight for independence, the expansion west, the war between the
states and those on foreign soilright up to our most recent pasteach era
and key event of our nation’s history unfolds in clear prose, documented by
significant paintings, sculptures, photographs, and works of architecture.
Some 300 lavishly reproduced works of art light the journey through America’s
past. Each chapter features a detailed recounting of the events of an era,
including informative sidebars on key figures and developments plus a
gallery of artwork that illuminates the period. Artists represented include
Ansel Adams, George Bellows, Thomas Eakins, Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns,
Philip Johnson, Franz Kline, Georgia OKeeffe, Gilbert Stu Read more
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Product Details:
- Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal (November 1, 2008)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1579127797
- ISBN-13 : 94
- Item Weight : 5.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 11 x 1.25 x 12.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #559,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,876 in Art History (Books) #17,301 in United States History (Books)
- #2,876 in Art History (Books)
- #17,301 in United States History (Books)
| Dimensions | 12.52 × 10.98 × 1.34 in |
|---|---|
| Ean | 9781579127794 |
| Upc | 768821127794 |
| GTIN | 09781579127794 |
| Isbn | 1579127797 |
| ISBN10 | 1579127797 |
| ISBN13 | 9781579127794 |
| Mpn | Does not apply |
| Brand | Black Dog n Leventhal Publishers |
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