American Light: The Luminist Movement, 1850-1875

Trade paperback (US). 1980. Book Condition: Very Good to Near fine. Light edge wear and name written on end paper. Oblong. 330 pp., illus. (some col. ), biblio., index; 23 x 2 [more]

Trade paperback (US). 1980. Book Condition: Very Good to Near fine. Light edge wear and name written on end paper. Oblong. 330 pp., illus. (some col. ), biblio., index; 23 x 28 cm. Glued binding. 330 p. Audience: General/trade. American "luminist" paintings, to be distinguished from European Impressionism, are notable for a having a certain structure and a prevailing tone governing each picture. In the third quarter of the nineteenth century some of the most beautiful and compelling of all American paintings were executed in a style now called luminism, for its depiction of the radiant effects of light and atmosphere. In her essay, Novak writes, "that there are few pure luminist artists. But there are pure luminist works." Includes many of the leading American landscape painters of their time: Fitz Hugh Lane, Sanford Gifford, John F. Kensett, Martin Johnson Heade, and Frederic Edwin Church. Profusely illustrated. Exhibition Catalogue. Essential to scholars, American Light also addresses all general readers interested in American art, American history, and the American relationship to nature. 332 pages[less]

11 X 9.20 X 0.80 inches 332 pages; Clean and tight in original colour pictorial wrappers. Oblong quarto. American "luminist" paintings have structure and tone defining each pa [more]

11 X 9.20 X 0.80 inches 332 pages; Clean and tight in original colour pictorial wrappers. Oblong quarto. American "luminist" paintings have structure and tone defining each painting. Novak writes: "there are few pure luminist artists. But there are pure luminist works." Ths book includes many of the leading American landscape painters: Fitz Hugh Lane, Sanford Gifford, John F. Kensett, Martin Johnson Heade, and Frederic Edwin Church. Profusely illustrated. Exhibition Catalogue. A valuable reference for scholars, American Light will also engage general readers interested in American art. Beautifully illustrated.[less]

Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 330 p. Audience: General/trade. paperback, covers with creases / scratches but with bright cover image, clean unmarked pages on glossy sto [more]

Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 330 p. Audience: General/trade. paperback, covers with creases / scratches but with bright cover image, clean unmarked pages on glossy stock, tight binding. With 32 magnificent full-page color plates, 352 black-and-white illustrations....With free Post Office Delivery Confirmation. Shipped in a secure box or padded envelope and packaged in bubble wrap.[less]