Of Arms and Artists: The American Revolution through Painters' Eyes
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1632864665 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Their imagery has connected Americans to 1776, allowing us to interpret and reinterpret the nation's beginning generation after generation. The collective stories of these five artists open a fresh window on the Revolutionary era, making more human the figures we have long honored as our Founders, and deepening our understanding of the whirlwind out of which the United States emerged.. Since then they have endured as indispensable icons, serving as historical documents and timeless reminders of the nation's unprecedented beginnings. Living in a time of breathtaking change, each in his own way came to grips with the history they were living through by turning to brushes and canvases, the results often eliciting awe and praise, and sometimes scorn. A vibrant and original perspective on the American Revolution through the stories of the
Ellis, author of THE QUARTET: ORCHESTRATING THE SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION"Through an artful narrative Paul Staiti links the lives and works of these artists in intimate and fascinating detail. VERDICT Highly recommended for those who want to learn about the American Revolution, art history, and message in medium." - starred review, Library Journal"Staiti provides insightful, in-depth discussions of many key paintings, and the book is lavishly illustrated with illustrations and color plates. Of Arms and Artists is a delightful and informative tour through the family album of the American Revolution, and while the faces may be familiar, through Staiti's work we gain new insight into the character of the artists, the people th
. He lives in South Hadley, Massachusetts. He has co-curated exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The recipient of three fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and a two-time Senior Fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Staiti has spoken internationally on the intersection of A
Anonymous579Five Stars Great book. A must-read for anyone interested in American history and American art.. 567 said Five Stars. Great book. A must-read for anyone interested in American history and American art.. GREG T said An Art book in B/W.. A book about art and artists with black and white illustrations.. Erin Marie Newton said I have a new appreciation for those early portraits that. I have a new appreciation for those early portraits that hang in the galleries for the artists and the founding national images they depicted.