The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860
Download or Read eBook The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860 PDF written by Irma B. Jaffe and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Irma B. Jaffe |
| Publisher | : Fordham Univ Press |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0823212491 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780823212491 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860 by : Irma B. Jaffe
Book excerpt: Annotation. Sixteen essays examine aspects of American art that owe a debt to Italy and Italian artists. A central theme is the tension between perceptions of Italy as a mythic presence, the visual incarnation of spirit, and a contrasting ambivalence felt by many Americans about the cultural ties binding them to Europe despite their political independence. With some 200 illustrations, 36 in color. Not indexed. Pre-publication price, $49.95, until 12-31-90. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
