Publisher's Synopsis
A History of American Art Volume 1, written by Sadakichi Hartmann and originally published in 1909, is a comprehensive guide to the development of American art from its earliest beginnings to the turn of the 20th century. The book covers a range of styles and mediums, including painting, sculpture, and architecture, and includes detailed discussions of the major artists and movements that shaped American art during this period. Hartmann begins by examining the art of the Native Americans and early European settlers, before moving on to discuss the emergence of a distinctly American style in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He then explores the impact of the Hudson River School and other landscape painters, the rise of realism and impressionism, and the various artistic movements that emerged in the late 19th century, such as the Ashcan School and the Arts and Crafts movement. Throughout the book, Hartmann provides insightful analysis of the social, cultural, and political contexts in which American art developed, and offers a nuanced understanding of the ways in which art both reflects and shapes the world around it. With its detailed historical research and engaging prose, A History of American Art Volume 1 remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the rich and diverse history of American art.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
