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Railroads, art, and American life : an artist's memoir / J. Craig Thorpe.

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Book
Author/Creator:
Thorpe, J. Craig.
Contributor:
JSTOR (Online Service)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Thorpe, J. Craig, 1948-.
Thorpe, J. Craig.
Railroads in art.
Railroads--United States--Pictorial works.
Railroads.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Place of Publication:
Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2023]
Contents:
Introduction
One. Unfolding a Career
Two. Shaped by the Message
Three. Painting the Past: Art with Vintage Themes as a Reminder of the Rail Systems That Shaped American Life
Four. Painting the Present: Art with Contemporary Themes to Promote Current Rail Systems and Services
Five. Painting the Possible: Art with Visionary Themes to Suggest New Rail Systems That Enhance Mobility, Community, and Resources
Six. From Commission to Celebration: How a Painting Unfolds
Epilogue: More Than Meets the Eye
Notes
Index
About the Author
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 28, 2023).
Other Format:
Print version:
ISBN:
9780253065384
0253065380
0253065372
9780253065377
Publisher Number:
40031652072
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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