Winslow HomerWinslow Homer
An American Vision
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Current format, Book, 2006, , Available . Offered in 0 more formats<p>Winslow Homer (1836–1910) was one of the most important American painters of the late nineteenth century. His prolific output, embracing a wide range of styles and themes, is characterized by uncompromising realism and a strong sense of graphic design, a legacy of his early years as a magazine illustrator. He first came to prominence as a painter with his depictions of the Civil war, and his scenes of rural American youth, Adirondack hunters, and north-Atlantic fishermen have become iconic American images.</p><p>Randall Griffin’s thoroughly researched yet very readable study not only presents a full account of Homer’s life and work, but also a fresh and provocative reassessment of his place in the history of American art. Homer’s work is popular and accessible, and Griffin’s text aims to be the same. His solid documentation, original research and fresh interpretation will satisfy the needs of scholars and general readers alike.</p>
This critical survey of Homer's life and work features all of his major paintings, along with a selection of his lesser-known etchings and woodcuts. Asserting that Homer's works have helped shape America's view of itself, Griffin (art history, Southern Methodist U.) argues that Homer exemplifies the aspiration to create specifically American subjects and a specifically American character. In support of his argument, Griffin discusses the criticisms and themes of Homer's work, such as post-war American values, the relationship between man and nature, and the American pastoral. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A fresh interpretation of this popular artist's life and works.
This critical survey of Homer's life and work features all of his major paintings, along with a selection of his lesser-known etchings and woodcuts. Asserting that Homer's works have helped shape America's view of itself, Griffin (art history, Southern Methodist U.) argues that Homer exemplifies the aspiration to create specifically American subjects and a specifically American character. In support of his argument, Griffin discusses the criticisms and themes of Homer's work, such as post-war American values, the relationship between man and nature, and the American pastoral. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
A fresh interpretation of this popular artist's life and works.
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