The most beloved chronicler of the American experience, Norman Rockwell characterized our nation; its holidays, lifestyles, and people through his art. One hundred nine faithfully reproduced illustrations were chosen from among Rockwell's vast output of art. Rockwell's talent, wit and pathos shine through as we learn about his life and working methods, and about ourselves through his vision.
With more than 150 images-oil paintings, watercolors, and rare black-and-white sketches--this is an uncommonly faithful Rockwell treasury. The original edition has sold nearly 200,000 copies.
"Eighty of Rockwell's most beloved paintings are included here, their lush color vividly reproduced. The authors approach Rockwell from a wide variety of perspectives, offering a fresh appreciation of his...
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... a poem by Robert Frost, he pulled rank in order to show off for the teacher. ... Other times, they'd admit that Molly insisted Norman do no such thing.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) is, without question, the best-loved artist in American history, and yet this is the first book to seriously assess his achievement. It offers penetrating and enlightening readings...
Twentieth-century American society wittily and ironically portrayed by a great artist.
Norman Rockwell's famousSaturday Evening Post covers, theFour Freedoms he painted during the years of World War II, and his depictions of American towns, families, and traditions are all represented in this concise volume.
And this volume, with is superb reproductions, including two, three, and even four-page spreads and foldouts in full color, finally does justice to an artist whose works have most often been seen only in the impermanent mediums of magazines ...
The miniature version of this volume captures the warm, decent, hardworking, citizens whom Rockwell painted in every corner of our country. 332 full-color illustrations.
Telling Stories, based on the Rockwell collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, is the first book to chart the connections between Rockwell's iconic depictions of American life and the...