Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Paintings of the Southwest by Arnold Skolnick, Susan Campbell ISBN: 0-8263-2843-1 Publisher: University of New Mexico Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: They don't paint them like they used to anymore
Comment: On a recent first time visit to Santa Fe, I was rather disappointed with much of the art on display in the numerous galleries. One either loves it or hates it, but there seems to be no middle ground on the modern art found in Santa Fe, most of it being atrociously expensive. Then I happened upon this book in one of the stores, immediately fell in love with it, and brought it home. With time to enjoy it slowly, this book harkens back to the days before modern photography, whereby landscape painters were the best means for portraying scenery. Most of the images presented in this book date back to the time between 1925 to 1940, with some going back as far as the mid 1800's. I found it quite interesting that very few images from the last twenty years are presented here. Has landscape painting fallen out of fashion? Evidently so. But, for those who love this style and want a good picture of the southwest the way it was, I can highly recommend this book, which is quite a bargain. The added poetic comments only enhance it's appeal.
Rating: 5
Summary: A full-color art book with rich and emotional landscapes
Comment: Paintings Of The Southwest compiled and capably edited by Arnold Skolnic is a gorgeous, full-color art book filled with rich and emotional landscapes from southwestern America, as well as some portraits of the people who call this splendid land home. Works from a wide variety of artists are presented, often with a brief quote from the artist that is relevant to the heart and soul of his or her creation. Enhanced with a thoughtful introduction by independent art historian and curator Suzan Campbell, Paintings Of The Southwest overall is an informative, engaging book of art showcasing the sweeping strokes of memorable works by gifted artists on every page and admirably succeeds in capturing the land's natural spirit. Also very highly recommended are Arnold Skolnick's previous two volumes of artwork, Paintings Of Maine (Clarkson Potter, 0517582295...) and Paintings Of California (University of California Press, 0520211847...).
 |
Title: Painters and the American West: The Anschutz Collection by Joan Carpenter Troccoli, Marlene Chambers, Jane Comstock, Sarah Anschutz Hunt, Denver Art Museum ISBN: 0300087225 Publisher: Yale University Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
 |
Title: Paintings of California by Arnold Skolnick ISBN: 0520211847 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
 |
Title: California Impressionists by Susan Landauer, Donald D. Keyes, Jean Stern, Irvine Museum, Georgia Museum of Art, Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games ISBN: 0915977257 Publisher: Museum of Art Pub. Date: 01 July, 1996 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
 |
Title: Hudson River School: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art by Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser, Amy Ellis, Maureen Miesmer ISBN: 0300101163 Publisher: Yale University Press Pub. Date: 08 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
