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American Weathervanes: The Art of the Winds - Shaw, Robert
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This major American art form has been an enduring part of the landscape since Colonial days. America s first documented vane maker, Shem Drowne of Boston, crafted the iconic golden grasshopper that has topped the city s Faneuil Hall since 1743. Farmers made roosters, cows, and horses for their barns. As the tradition and public demand expanded, so did the diversity of forms. Today, weathervanes hold a well-established place in the canon of American folk art. American Weathervanes celebrates this artistry and is the most up ...

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American Weathervanes: The Art of the Winds 2021, Rizzoli Electa

ISBN-13: 9780847863907

Hardcover