Still Life Painting in America

By Wolfgang Born

Book Overview

Still Life Painting in America is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of still life painting in America. Written by Wolfgang Born, an art historian and curator, the book covers the period from the 17th century to the present day, exploring the major movements, styles, and artists who have contributed to the genre.The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the early Dutch and Flemish influences on American still life painting, and moving through the various periods of American art, including the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian eras. Born examines the works of well-known American artists such as John Singleton Copley, Raphaelle Peale, and William Harnett, as well as lesser-known but equally important figures like Severin Roesen and James Peale.Throughout the book, Born provides insightful commentary on the cultural and social contexts in which the paintings were created, as well as the technical aspects of the works themselves. He discusses the use of symbolism and allegory in still life painting, as well as the influence of photography and other media on the genre.The book is lavishly illustrated with full-color reproductions of the paintings, providing readers with a visual guide to the evolution of still life painting in America. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in American art history, as well as for collectors and enthusiasts of still life painting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116276239X
• ISBN13: 9781162762395
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"