farm life in art

This book contains a collection of "farmer paintings," works done by amateur artists who are farmers, herdsmen, or fishermen by profession since the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949.

The young Argentine artist, Marianela Forconesi, discusses the culture and landscape of Argentina and describes a painting she made while spending time on a farm.

Text and 22 paintings by a noted Swedish artist recreate farm life in rural Sweden in the late 1800's.

Shows how William Sidney Mount captured nineteenth century American farm life in paintings portraying simple pleasures and hard work.

A history of farms and farmers in art, including information about the artists and their painting styles.