Opis: Murals of New York City - Palmer-Smith Glenn

If all of the murals of New York City were under one roof, it would be the greatest collection of populist art in America. MURALS OF NEW YORK CITY is the first book to curate over thirty of the most important, influential, and impressive murals found within all five boroughs. The murals featured in this volume act as both an artistic and cultural guide to New York and its citizens over the past 100+ years from the Victorian sensibilities of the 1900s, to the New Deal outlook of the WPA-commissioned artworks, to the graffiti-inflected art of Keith Haring and Barry McGee. The book enlightens readers with the lively back stories of those who commissioned and created these murals, and documents the works through extensive original photography that shows both the murals in context, and with details that highlight the artistic hand of the muralists.

From courthouses, to libraries, to schoolrooms, to classic hotel watering holes, MURALS OF NEW YORK CITY introduces readers to a wide range of cultural icons and artistic treasures. Full-color images of works by the world's most celebrated artists including Marc Chagall, Roy Lichtenstein, Maxfield Parrish, and more are accompanied by informative and historical commentary. MURALS OF NEW YORK CITY is perfect for art and architecture lovers and serves as a resource for New Yorkers, and a souvenir for the millions of tourists who visit the city every year. The book contains addresses and historical information on each mural, artist, and location, including the circumstances in which they were created, restored, and preserved.

Szczegóły: Murals of New York City - Palmer-Smith Glenn

Tytuł: Murals of New York City
Podtytuł: The Best of New York's Public paintngs From Bemelmans To Parrish
Autor: Palmer-Smith Glenn
Wydawnictwo: Rizzoli
ISBN: 9780847841486
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2013
Ilość stron: 228
Format: 31.0x26.0cm
Oprawa: Twarda z obwolutą
Waga: 1.865 kg

Recenzje: Murals of New York City - Palmer-Smith Glenn