united states in art

A collection of photographs, paintings, and sculptures that represent America through the eyes of eighteen different artists.

Presents color reproductions of paintings and drawings by artists N.C. Wyeth and his grandson James Wyeth which highlight the changing attitudes toward patriotism in America over the course of the twentieth century; and includes essays that provide information about the lives of the artists and their work.

Text and over 400 illustrations present the story of the partnership of Currier and Ives who captured the spirit of American life during the 1800s in their prints.

A collection of American poetry celebrates over 200 years of American life and history as illustrated by fine art from the collection of the National Museum of American 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.