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| | Smithsonian Q & A: American Art and Artists: The Ultimate Question & Answer Book | | | Music Style : | | United States | | Record Label : | | Harper Paperbacks | | Release Date : | | 2007-07-24 | | Store Price : | | $15.99 | | Artistopia's Price: $12.47 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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 Amazing insights
Submitted on: 2008-12-16 |
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i loved this book. Clearly written by someone who has a great eye and know a lot about art history. Also, skillfully wove together the cultural and political history with a more formal analysis of the art as art. It gives the big sweep -- an understanding of how american art became its own movement(s), separate from Europe.
would be a great book for adults or YA, or younger children. The QA format makes it very accessible. Would also be a great classroom guide.
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A fascinating tour through a sprawling subject
Submitted on: 2007-09-11 |
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Exploring the entire history of American art in one slender volume is no mean feat, but Wright succeeds in guiding the reader on a fascinating tour of this sprawling subject.
The layout of the book is based on a series from The Smithsonian in which subject areas are treated in a question and answer format. The format makes it really easy to digest the material in chunks to read at leisure or as a casual reference. But if you read it end-to-end (as I did), you'll find a grander, more formal survey structure underlies it all.
This book is a great jumping off point for more detailed exploration in areas of interest, but also provides an intelligent, concise history on its own. Recommended. |
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Small but lots of information
Submitted on: 2007-08-23 |
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| This art overview gives a great deal of information and annedotes for a small work. It is interesting to read, surprisingly up to date on current art and fills in material on older work. Highly recommended for a general information art book to students and professionals. |
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