The latest volume in this popular series presents an array of American masterpieces, giving you more ammunition to sound like an expert. This beautifully produced and comprehensive survey of fifty influential American artists richly details their important contributions to the art world. Including Homer, Whistler, Cassatt, Sargent, Hopper, O'Keefe, Calder, Pollock, Rothko, Bourgeois, Johns, Warhol and Serra, the most important American artists are profiled in chronologically arranged double-page spreads. For each artist there is a timeline highlighting significant events in their life; a succinct biography and information outlining their accomplishments and influence; additional resources to further study of the artist and full-colour reproductions of the artist's works. Packed with information, here is a stunning and absorbing book that clearly illustrates the artistic contributions of American artists. AUTHOR: Debra N. Mancoff is an adjunct Professor in the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the Art Institute of Chicago, a scholar in residence at the Newberry Library in Chicago, and the author of many books on art including Flora Symbolica: Flowers in Pre-Raphaelite Art. SELLING POINTS: Great value guide Gallery goers, students Prestel's most successful series ILLUSTRATIONS 180 images *

Author Biography

Debra N. Mancoff is a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago and a Scholar in Residence at the Newberry Library in Chicago. She is the author of many books on art including Flora Symbolica: Flowers in Pre-Raphaelite Art (Prestel).