american art

"Presents more than 300 artworks and artifacts from 1830 to 1930, showcasing the premier collections of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West."--Provided by publisher.

Presents information about abstract art, including what it is, who were its important figures, and the movement's historical context.

Profiles thirteen major American artists from various eras with reproductions of their works. Includes a progressive timeline and a glossary.

Presents seventeen artists working in the United States speaking in their own words about how, why, and what they create. Visit these artists' studios, homes, and communities to gain an understanding of their lives, work, creative processes, and sources of inspiration.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that examine the lives and work of seventy-five artists who are linked to both U.S. and East Asian cultures by birth, immigration, or family connections, and includes bibliographies, photographs, and illustrations.

Uses a question-and-answer format to explore how American art grew into a dominant force in the world art scene, tracing the development of American art from pre-Columbian times to the twenty-first century.

An exploration of art and culture in mid-twentieth-century New York City that profiles the artists and movements that influenced the city's art scene.

Overview of the American art and decorative-arts collections of the Albany Institute showing 130 objects from paintings and drawings to furniture and silver spoons.

Profiles the work of several major artists which are part of the Amon Carter Museum's collection.