Name: 50 American Artists You Should Know
Brand: Penguin Random House
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

A gorgeous introduction to American art,  50 American Artists You Should Know  is as accessible as it is informative. Beginning with the portraits of John Singleton Copley and the landscape masterpieces of Frederic Church, this fascinating look at important American artists moves through the era of Cassatt, Whistler, and Sargent to the provocative works of  O'Keeffe , Cornell, and Calder.   The history of American art is as varied as its 50 states. This book celebrates the artists who placed America at the forefront of modern art&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Jackson Pollock, Willem de&nbsp;Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Warhol. The works of Cindy Sherman, Richard Serra, and Chuck Close as well as other influential American artists are also featured.   With its colorfully illustrated spreads, this is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in learning about American art.   Author&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Debra N. Mancoff.   Paperback. 160&nbsp;pages. 7&frac34;&quot;&nbsp;&times; 9&frac12;&quot; (20&nbsp;cm&nbsp;&times; 24&nbsp;cm).


**50 American Artists You Should Know (Paperback)**  - The history of American art is as varied as its 50 states. This book celebrates the artists who placed America at the forefront of modern art — Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Claes Oldenburg, and Andy Warhol. This is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in learning about American art. 160 pages.

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*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

Exquisite full-page reproductions of the works are accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. Learn more about Van Eyck’s "Man in a Turban," Da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa," Vermeer’s "Girl With a Pearl Earring," Sargent’s "Madame X," Kahlo’s "Self-Portrait with Necklace," Warhol’s "Marilyn," and more. 

An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist included round out this must-have reference.


Paperback. 7¾" × 9½" (20 cm × 24 cm).


*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

The history of American art is as varied as its 50 states. This book celebrates the artists who placed America at the forefront of modern art. With colorfully illustrated spreads, this is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in American art.

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The history of American art is as varied as its 50 states. This book celebrates the artists who placed America at the forefront of modern art. With colorfully illustrated spreads, this is an indispensable volume for anyone interested in American art. Author — Debra N. Mancoff.

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