Myers, Kenneth John
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300218435
- author:
- Myers, Kenneth John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 26.67 x 27.94 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage brings together six major paintings by one of America's most renowned artists, showcasing his fascination with classical and biblical themes. Produced in the late 1860s to early 1870s, these works explore human history and achievement through highly detailed compositions. The book delves into this geographical shift in Church's practice, highlighting his lesser-known masterpieces from Italy, Greece, and the Middle East. A focus on architectural and archaeological marvels is accompanied by an essay on Olana, Church's home in New York State, which reflects the influence of Middle Eastern design. This impressive volume offers a new approach to understanding Church's work, examining why he was drawn to scenery and themes from beyond his native America.
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