The Art of American Still Life: Audubon to Warhol (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300204116 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The first major study of American still life in a generation, The Art of American Still Life is destined to become a standard reference on the subject.. Introductory essays investigate the many interactions between still life and American culture, examining the close connections between still-life painting and other visual discourses, including natural history, illustration, and commercial photography; the roles objects have played in American literature and art; the Philadelphia region’s defining and lasting impact on the genre; and the reception of still life in American art and art history. Taking an innovative approach to the genre, this
About the AuthorMark D. Carol Troyen is Kristin and Roger Servison Curator Emerita of American Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. . Katie A. Pfohl is curator, Louisiana State University Museum of Art, Baton Rouge. Mitchell is associate curator of American art, Philadelphia Museum of Art. Bill Brown is Karla Scherer Distinguished Service Professor in American Culture, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Chicago
Pfohl is curator, Louisiana State University Museum of Art, Baton Rouge. Katie A. Carol Troyen is Kristin and Roger Servison Curator Emerita of American Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. . Bill Brown is Karla Scherer Distinguished Service Professor in American Culture, Department of English Language and L
"Outstanding Look at Still-Life Painting" according to JWalk. A beautiful and insightful look into the genre of still life. Hooray!!! Its about time that such a comprehensive and intelligent appreciation is acknowledged.