realism in art

Looks at realism in art, focusing on the influences, techniques, artists, and more.

Showcases masterworks by three painters of the American scene, including Benton, Hopper, and Wood, providing details about their individual styles, techniques, and subjects and challenging viewers to identify the artist of featured paintings.

"An examination of the art movement known as Realism from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its decline in the late 1800s, including an introduction to great artists and works"--Provided by publisher.

With prompting questions and historical background, an early reader comes face to face with famous works of Realist art and is encouraged to identify actions and consider everyday events.

Discusses some of the best and most significant work of different groups, schools, and periods of American Realism, ranging from before the Revolutionary War and continuing through the Postmodern era, and includes 250 black-and-white and color reproductions.