landscape painting

Examines the three major elements of landscape painting, water, sky, and land, and describes a wide range of techniques for painting each one. Includes step-by-step instructions and lessons to help painters improve their skills.

Contains 32 full-color plates with detailed captions and an introduction to the artist's landscape paintings.

Profiles paintings by notable artists from the Hudson River School and explores the school's romantic, idealized vision of the American landscape.

Using 45 plates and text the work of "The Hudson River School" of landscape painters in the 17th through 19th centuries is examined.