From the Potomac to the Gulf; artists were creating in the South even before it was recognized as a region. The South has contributed to Americas cultural heritage with works as diverse as Benjamin Henry Latrobes architectural plans for the nations Capitol; the wares of the Newcomb Pottery; and Richard Clagues tonalist Louisiana bayou scenes. This comprehensive volume shows how; through the decades and centuries; the art of the South expanded from mimetic portraiture to sophisticated responses to national and international movements. The essays treat historic and current trends in the visual arts and architecture; major collections and institutions; and biographies of artists themselves. As leading experts on the regions artists and their work; editors Judith H. Bonner and Estill Curtis Pennington frame the volumes contributions with insightful overview essays on the visual arts and architecture in the American South.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Disappointed Buyer... didnt really give me many ideas of my own like I expected.By TrbIt was just limited in scope more so than I expected; I was really disappointed. I am interested in this type of craft and I realize this type of craft is not exactly what one would call beautiful; but I expected a few more things that I could at least stand to look at much less spend time assembling...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Clever and InspiringBy GGDallasSo clever and inspiring! I probably wont make all the actual projects; but was looking for an entertaining how-to with lots of fab photos and tips and this book delivers it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy Jo Ann HoltreyVery poor illustrations for the most part.