Bibliograph

Painting Central Park, Roger F. Pasquier ; Foreword by Amanda M. Burden

Type

Label

Painting Central Park, Roger F. Pasquier ; Foreword by Amanda M. Burden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 198) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Painting Central Park

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Roger F. Pasquier ; Foreword by Amanda M. Burden

Summary

"Central Park is "one of the greatest works of art in America" and it has inspired many of America's greatest painters. Among the major figures who have depicted the park's landscapes and activities are Bellows, Chase, Glackens, Hassam, Henri, Hopper, Prendergast, and Sloan, as well as living artists like Christo and Estes. Their work shows early views of the park in construction, its major landmarks, the evolving vistas of the cityscape, and the park's human element--scenes of crowds at play and people in solitary contemplation. Painting Central Park provides a rich and varied visual history of this urban oasis, reflecting much of the American social experience in the quintessential American park"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The park's first artists -- A walk in the park with painters -- Popular activities -- Celebrations and quiet times -- The frame around the park

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