50 American Artists You Should Know
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50 American Artists You Should Know by Debra N Mancoff
This beautifully produced and comprehensive survey of fifty influential American artists richly details their important contributions to the art world. Including Homer, Whistler, Cassatt, Sargent, Hopper, O'Keefe, Calder, Pollock, Rothko, Bourgeois, Johns, Warhol and Serra, the most important American artists are profiled in chronologically arranged double-page spreads. For each artist there is a timeline highlighting significant events in their life; a succinct biography and information outlining their accomplishments and influence; additional resources to further study of the artist and full-colour reproductions of the artist's works. Packed with information, here is a stunning and absorbing book that clearly illustrates the artistic contributions of American artists.
"An informative book"
"A terrific dip into American art."
"Bristol Herald Courier""
"A terrific dip into American art."
"Bristol Herald Courier""
Debra N. Mancoff is a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago and a Scholar in Residence at the Newberry Library in Chicago. She is the author of many books on art including Flora Symbolica: Flowers in Pre-Raphaelite Art (Prestel).
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| ISBN 13 | 9783791344119 |
| ISBN 10 | 3791344110 |
| Title | 50 American Artists You Should Know |
| Author | Debra N Mancoff |
| Series | 50 You Should Know Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prestel |
| Year published | 2010-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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