Central Park NYC : an architectural view / Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zega, Andrew, artist, author.

Contributor:

Dams, Bernd H., artist, author.

Sonja Dümpelmann Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zega, Andrew--Themes, motives.

Zega, Andrew.

Dams, Bernd H--Themes, motives.

Dams, Bernd H.

Watercolor painting, American.

Central Park (New York, N.Y.)--History.

Central Park (New York, N.Y.).

Central Park (New York, N.Y.)--In art.

Parks in art.

Watercolor painting, American--21st century.

Themes, motives.

New York (State)--New York--Central Park.

Genre:

Art.

History.

Penn Provenance:

Duempelmann, Sonja (donor) (Libra copy)

Physical Description:

208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 32 cm

Distribution:

New York : Distributed to the U.S. Trade by Random House.

Other Title:

Central Park New York City

Place of Publication:

New York : Rizzoli, 2013.

Summary:

"Whether depicted as originally designed or in contemporary portraits, Central Park's architectural and ornamental highlights are delineated in ravishing watercolors rendered in exquisite detail. With chapters firmly grounded by extensive research and informed by a broad knowledge of architectural and social history--complemented by numerous contemporary and archival photographs, as well as maps of the park--the authors examine the actors, intentions and ideas guiding the creation and evolution of this national treasure and delve into its many extraordinary details, offering us a fresh vision of New York's beloved Central Park"--Jacket.

Contents:

"The people's park"

The mall

Bethesda terrace

The belvedere

Conservatory garden

Lakes, ponds and meers

Bridges and arches

Rustic shelters

A sculptural bestiary

Memorials and monuments

The obelisk

The USS Maine monument

Buildings and projects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 204) and index.

ISBN:

9780847840793

0847840794

OCLC:

832278369