Del Norte Public Library

Traces the changes and developments in American art in the twentieth century, discussing such artists as Pollock, Sloan, Glackens, Bellows, O'Keeffe, Warhol, Gorky and others.

Sister Wendy is back with this expanded version of her popular book, which features more than 450 masterpieces, 150 oversized details from key paintings, and 250+ photos, drawings, and documents that place paintings in their historical context Chronicles the history of eight hundred years of Western painting, from the Byzantine era to post-modernism, highlighting styles, techniques, media, artists, and themes

Man of Two Worlds - Growing Up in Boston - A Transatlantic Triumph - Patriots and Painters - The Pennsylvania Prodigy - Rivalry in London - The New Generation.

Includes index and bibliography

Filled with visual surprises, Doolittle's art engages both the eye and the mind, encouraging the viewer to look beyond what is seen at first glance. In the book's text, the artist describes her aim of slowing down the viewing process and explores her fascination with Native American themes and wildlife.

Includes index of artists and authors

The essays originally appeared on the watercolor page of American artist.