The American experiencefrom its colonial beginnings to the modern agehas captured the imagination of all Americans, including its artists. This richly illustrated book explores works from the renowned collections of American paintings, decorative arts, prints, and photographs at the Yale University Art Gallery and creates a vivid portrait of a young country defining itself culturally, politically, and geographically.Distinguished scholars shed new light on American history by examining some of the most familiar and revered ...
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The American experiencefrom its colonial beginnings to the modern agehas captured the imagination of all Americans, including its artists. This richly illustrated book explores works from the renowned collections of American paintings, decorative arts, prints, and photographs at the Yale University Art Gallery and creates a vivid portrait of a young country defining itself culturally, politically, and geographically.Distinguished scholars shed new light on American history by examining some of the most familiar and revered objects in American artpaintings by Trumbull, Peale, Copley, Eakins, Church, and Homer; silver by Revere and Tiffany; furniture by Roux and Connelly; and photographs by Muybridge, among others. The authors discuss how issues of cultural heritage, patriotism, politics, and exploration shaped America s art as well as its attitudes and traditions."
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Fair. HARDCOVER Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Oversized.
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Used-Very Good in Very Good jacket. Moderate scuffing to mylar protecting dust jacket, minor scratches near fore edge and minor crinkling at the bottom rear of dust jacket, book block clean, binding good.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Yale University Press, 2008. Folio. Red cloth boards stamped in gray with red endpapers. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf wear. A fine copy of this collection of American art from the Yale University Art Gallery. 366 pages. ISBN: 9780300122893. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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New. 0300122896. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--384 pp. With 373 ills. (295 col. ). 26 x 31 cm. --with a bonus offer--
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VG/VG. Red cloth over boards; Color illus, . dj.; 368 pp.; 315 color, 65 bw illustrations. An overview of the collection of American art at Yale University Art Gallery; Includes paintings, furniture, silver, and more; 229 items listed with extensive annotations.
