Still Life Painting in America

""Still Life Painting in America"" by Wolfgang Born is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of still life painting in America. The book covers the development of still life painting from its early beginnings in colonial America to the present day. It includes profiles of some of the most influential still life painters in American history, including Raphaelle Peale, William Harnett, and Georgia O'Keeffe.The book is divided into chapters that explore different periods in the history of American still life painting. Each chapter includes detailed analysis of key works, as well as information on the cultural and historical context in which they were created. The book also includes a wealth of illustrations, including full-color reproductions of many of the paintings discussed.In addition to its focus on individual artists and works, ""Still Life Painting in America"" also explores broader themes in the history of still life painting, such as the use of symbolism, the relationship between still life and the natural world, and the role of still life in American art movements such as realism and modernism.Overall, ""Still Life Painting in America"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American art, as well as for artists and art historians looking to deepen their understanding of the still life genre.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.