The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860

The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860
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Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0823212491
ISBN-13 : 9780823212491
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Book Synopsis The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860 by : Irma B. Jaffe

Download or read book The Italian Presence in American Art, 1760-1860 written by Irma B. Jaffe and published by Fordham Univ Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Sixteen essays examine aspects of American art that owe a debt to Italy and Italian artists. A central theme is the tension between perceptions of Italy as a mythic presence, the visual incarnation of spirit, and a contrasting ambivalence felt by many Americans about the cultural ties binding them to Europe despite their political independence. With some 200 illustrations, 36 in color. Not indexed. Pre-publication price, $49.95, until 12-31-90. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).


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