in art

Artist Wolf Kahn recounts many of his journeys throughout the United States, with paintings and pastels he made along the way helping to illustrate his stories.

A study of murals that were painted in U.S. post offices and courthouses during the 1930s, focusing on murals commissioned by the Section of Fine Arts, discussing the themes and styles of the paintings, how they were received by the public, and what they say about the culture of Depression-era America.

A collection of poetry and full-color artwork from Texas.

Presents the official posters of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race spanning 1977-2001, all by artist Jon Van Zyle, and includes commentary by Van Zyle's wife, Jona, on the race's history, the history of mushing, and Van Zyle's experiences creating the artwork.

Chronicles the life of Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, discussing the atmosphere of the time, his personal relationships, and his domestic life.

Captioned reproductions of Russell's paintings and accompanying text depict the Old West and his life.

Contains illustrated, four-step instructions for drawing fourteen things related to Independence Day.

Provides facts about eight symbols of the United States, as well as step-by-step instructions for drawing cartoons of each one.

A biography of seventeenth-century Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer, looking at his achievements within the context of the town in which he lived, and including reproductions of his works.