100 Artists Of The Brandywine Valley

Author : Catherine Quillman
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764336744
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Artists of the Brandywine Valley written by Catherine Quillman and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Brandywine River Valley, located in south-eastern Pennsylvania, is home to the late Andrew Wyeth and birthplace of an important art movement known as the Brandywine Tradition. As this comprehensive guide unfolds, you see that this scenic valley near Philadelphia is also a microcosm of major art trends in America. Explore works and lives of 100 contemporary painters, sculptors, and photographers that include magic realists, impressionists, modernists, and more. With more than 400 images, the book features nationally known artists, graduates of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (the nation's oldest art school), and self-taught artists who have built successful careers with compelling, story-filled paintings.

Author : W. Barksdale Maynard
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812246772
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brandywine written by W. Barksdale Maynard and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled among picturesque rolling hills, the Brandywine River winds from southeastern Pennsylvania into Delaware. The Brandywine: An Intimate Portrait is the first book to trace the rich vein of history in the region, from original European settlement to the Battle of the Brandywine—the largest land battle of the Revolutionary War—to the establishment of First State National Monument on its banks in 2013. Acclaimed writer and Brandywine Valley resident W. Barksdale Maynard crafts a sweeping narrative about the men and women who shaped the Brandywine's history and culture. They include the du Ponts, who made their fortunes from gunpowder, and artist Howard Pyle, a native of the region, whose Brandywine School of American illustration took inspiration from the pastoral environment. Most famously, the Brandywine Valley is where N. C. and Andrew Wyeth, father and son, painted amid evocative landscapes for more than a century. With its unparalleled collection of museums and public gardens, including Longwood, Winterthur, and Hagley, the Brandywine continues to attract millions of visitors from around the world. Richly illustrated with seldom-seen historical photographs, paintings, and drawings, The Brandywine vividly captures the spirit of a storied region that has inspired generations.

Author : Sharon Hernes Silverman
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811742598
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brandywine Valley written by Sharon Hernes Silverman and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Museums, gardens, mansions, historic sites, wineries, and art galleries • Outdoor activities and family fun • Hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, and restaurants The Brandywine Valley, west of Philadelphia, where southeastern Pennsylvania meets northern Delaware, is an increasingly popular tourist destination offering a wide variety of attractions. This full-color insider's guide covers the region's rich history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. Information on things to do, places to stay, where to eat, and special events make this an essential companion for anyone visiting the area. For more information about this book and Sharon Hernes Silverman's appearances and interviews please check out the Website: www.brandywinevalley.com

Author : David Berndt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780985486303
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bayard Taylor Berndt written by David Berndt and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his foreword, John Schoonover, dean of Wilmington's storied art community, explains why Bayard Berndt was one of its leaders from 1950 until his death in 1987. In his introductory comments, Charles Allmond, Wilmington sculptor and friend of the artist, remembers Bayard's life-long interest in history and art and explains how Wilmington became a center for art. The artist's son, David Berndt, remembers his father in a charming narrative before discussing his art, which he presents in thirteen thematic collections. Bayard Berndt was taught to paint by Howard Pyle-trained illustrators: Thornton Oakley, Stanley Arthurs, N.C. Wyeth, and Frank Schoonover. His early works reflect his interaction with these illustrators while teaching at the Wilmington Academy of Art. Soon after marrying one of his students in 1935, Bayard and his wife Rita moved ten miles north of Wilmington to Fairville, Pennsylvania where they lived for the rest of their lives. David notices the transition that took place in his father's art after moving to the rolling hills of Chester County. Over the next 50 years, he painted hundreds of plein aire scenes along Brandywine Creek and in its surrounding countryside. After WWII Bayard became the proprietor of Wilmington's most popular art supply and framing shop. His freedom to paint was limited by his responsibilities as a businessman. During the following decade he developed two artistic styles fitting with his double career. He became colorist and brush virtuoso painting rapidly to capture fleeting outdoor light. His works in this genre are reminiscent of Charles Woodbury and George Bellows, and N.C. Wyeth. In his studio, he painted mural-like scenes of historic Wilmington. His works in this genre are reminiscent of Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood. The book contains many wonderful examples of both genres. David introduces each collection of paintings with maps that show where they were painted. Many paintings are accompanied by "asides" which highlight the forgotten past of a Brandywine Valley landmark. The book is thus an artistic travelogue through the Brandywine Valley. It is perfect for browsing and a delightful memorial to Bayard Berndt's love of art and history.

Author : James S. Wamsley
Publisher : Harry N Abrams Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780810936287
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brandywine Valley written by James S. Wamsley and published by Harry N Abrams Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of photographs highlight a tour of the historic Brandywine Valley region of Pennsylvania and Delaware, featuring journeys to the famed Brandywine River Museum, the Longwood Gardens, and other notable museums, estates, and garden landmarks.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Art Annual written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jennifer Stettler Parsons
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781880897317
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fragile Earth written by Jennifer Stettler Parsons and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary artists probe the impact of human intervention on the environment Just as artists of the 19th and 20th centuries participated in forging an American natural history as explorers, cataloguers, collectors, and early environmentalists, contemporary artists continue to incorporate and comment on the natural world in their art. Motivated by the inexorable rise of urban-industrial development and the subsequent deterioration of our planet, artists confront the vulnerability of our environment and the effects of global climate change to illustrate the continued relevance of ecology and nature conservation to contemporary artistic practice. In Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art, leading artists Jennifer Angus, Mark Dion, Courtney Mattison, and James Prosek make natural elements their medium conceptually and literally, from prints created with eel bodies, to ceramic sculpture mimicking coral bleaching, cabinets filled with colorful plastic collected from oceans and rivers, and walls covered with shockingly beautiful, preserved insects. Bringing an artistic perspective to natural science, these essays and written conversations showcase the persuasive role artists can play in advocating for the preservation of our earth.

Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426219059
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the scenery, history, and points of interest along three hundred scenic routes across the United States

Author : David Langlieb
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581570872
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Explorer's Guide Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley & Bucks County: A Great Destination: Includes Lancaster County's Amish Country written by David Langlieb and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explorer's Guide Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley, and Bucks County: A Great Destination takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the many pleasures to be found in the Delaware Valley, a region famous for its rich history and natural beauty. It explores greater Philadelphia’s under-appreciated attributes, including its first rate dining scene, diverse architecture, and recreational opportunities, and includes chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation;a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales; and more.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Art Directory written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biographical material formerly included in the directory is issued separately as Who's who in American art, 1936/37-