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American Masterpieces: Singular Expressions of National Genius

American Masterpieces: Singular Expressions of National Genius

John Wilmerding
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Twenty-five essays on great works of American art and design from the "Masterpiece" column in The Wall Street Journal.



John Wilmerding's "Masterpiece" column is among the The Wall Street Journal's most popular features. This book gathers those essays by Wilmerding, the distinguished former curator of American art at the National Gallery. Each essay integrates a detailed visual analysis with insights not only into the art and its creator, but also into the historical context at the time of the artwork's execution.


American Masterpieces
features a full-sized reproduction of each sculpture, painting, piece of architecture, and photograph discussed. Some such as Mary Cassatt's "Little Girl in a Blue Armchair" are well known. Many others are largely unregarded. No matter how well you know art, you are certain to make new discoveries.

This broad, representative, and eclectic selection of the best this country has produced is for anyone looking for a smart, opinionated, and always engaging guide to American art and art history.
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher
Release
June 27, 2019
ISBN
1567926401
ISBN 13
9781567926408

American Masterpieces: Singular Expressions of National Genius

John Wilmerding
4.7/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Twenty-five essays on great works of American art and design from the "Masterpiece" column in The Wall Street Journal.



John Wilmerding's "Masterpiece" column is among the The Wall Street Journal's most popular features. This book gathers those essays by Wilmerding, the distinguished former curator of American art at the National Gallery. Each essay integrates a detailed visual analysis with insights not only into the art and its creator, but also into the historical context at the time of the artwork's execution.


American Masterpieces
features a full-sized reproduction of each sculpture, painting, piece of architecture, and photograph discussed. Some such as Mary Cassatt's "Little Girl in a Blue Armchair" are well known. Many others are largely unregarded. No matter how well you know art, you are certain to make new discoveries.

This broad, representative, and eclectic selection of the best this country has produced is for anyone looking for a smart, opinionated, and always engaging guide to American art and art history.
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher
Release
June 27, 2019
ISBN
1567926401
ISBN 13
9781567926408

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