Marling, Karal Ann

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.

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American painter Norman Rockwell, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology, and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

This critical exploration of his paintings examines the forces that shaped Rockwell's artistic vision, his discovery of the narrative power of everyday details, his anxiety over his identity as an artist, and his ambition to create works that would change the world.

Relates the works of Depression-era American painter Edward Hopper to the personality of the artist himself.

Analyzes the work of Grandma Moses, a seventy-eight-year-old widow who became a cultural phenomenon in the postwar period, discussing her artistic style, the themes she explores, the factors that contributed to her popularity, and other related topics.