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The American Art Book
Presents 500 artists and their works, ranging from Puritanist portraits to the luminous paintings of the Hudson River School and the American Impressionists, to the videos and digital works of today's most intriguing Conceptual artists, presented in an accessible, alphabetical format. Original.
520 pages, Paperback
First published May 20, 1999
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203 books387 followersPhaidon Press is a global publisher of books on art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, and popular culture, as well as cookbooks, children's books, and travel books. The company is based in London and New York City, with additional offices in Paris and Berlin. wikipedia
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February 6, 2010
A nice, little book that one can keep either in the bookshelf or on the coffee table. The American Art Book is a wonderful little guide to famous American art works. Bought for a painting class I never got to take, I kept this book because it's got a lot of wonderful paintings and showcases many great artists. If you're an artist, this is a must-have for your bookshelves. If you're an art fanatic, this is a must-have.
July 18, 2020
The only real issue is the size. Good for budgetary reasons, obviously, but what you save, you also lose in terms of the images reproduced.
That said, these Phaidon art books are fabulous. Picture, relevant dates, brief description - one per artist. They make a great beginning to a journey into art.
That said, these Phaidon art books are fabulous. Picture, relevant dates, brief description - one per artist. They make a great beginning to a journey into art.
August 12, 2023
The books proves, more than anything else, how wildly uneven in quality American Art is.
April 15, 2015
Read this book in its entirety and you will access a wealth of creativity.
March 21, 2016
This s an excellent cross section of American art as a whole. It does miss a few major art movements but is great as an introductory read.
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