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Paintings of California by Illene Susan Fort (1997, Trade Paperback)
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This beautifully illustrated picture book, titled "Paintings of California" by Illene Susan Fort, is a must-have for art and literary criticism enthusiasts. The book, published by University of California Press in 1997, features 128 pages filled with stunning images that capture the essence of California's history and culture.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of California Press
ISBN-100520211847
ISBN-139780520211841
eBay Product ID (ePID)1038399
Product Key Features
Book TitlePaintings of California
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
TopicAmerican / General, History / General, Subjects & Themes / General
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Art
AuthorIllene Susan Fort
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length0.7 in
Item Width0.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN97-014015
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal758/.1794/0973
SynopsisCalifornia embodies the American desire to explore frontiers. Collected here in Paintings of California are the works of more than sixty of America's finest artists, all of whom were drawn to the beauty of California's kaleidoscopic geography and the diversity of her people. The more than ninety landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes in the book are a revealing depiction not just of the changing topography but of the creation and persistence of the myth of the American dream. The images demonstrate the inspiration provided by sun, sky, and sea, and range from awe-inspiring renderings of giant sequoias to prophetic warnings about the costs of urbanization. Among the painters included are Albert Bierstadt, George Bellows, Richard Diebenkorn, Childe Hassam, David Hockney, George Inness, David Park, Frank Romero, Ed Ruscha, Alexis Smith, Wayne Thiebaud, and Nicola Wood. Accompanying the paintings are brief selected writings from such authors as John Muir, Mark Twain, Henry Miller, Jack Kerouac, and John Steinbeck that echo the passion of the paintings. In her introduction, Ilene Susan Fort amplifies these excerpts, exploring the history of California and its art and also the unique qualities that have made the state so seductive to explorers, tourists, and artists alike. The book concludes with biographical notes on the artists and information about the collections of the major California museums.
LC Classification NumberND1351.5.P36 1997
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- 10 Mar, 2021
The bee’s knees!
Marcel Proust? Bah, I spit on Proust! This is the real deal, right here!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Oct, 2016
Paintings of Caliornia is one of my favorite books.
Great little book. Represents many fine artist, including some very talented painters still creating today. I love all the styles of painting and the colours. Great size to carry around and gift to others. I have a hard bound copy and a soft (in case a friend wants to borrow a copy). It is also an interesting walk through some of California's history. And it's beauty. I do love my state !!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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