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Grand illusions : history painting in America / William H. Gerdts and Mark Thistlethwaite.

LIBRA ND1441.5 .G47 1988
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks ND1441.5 .G47 1988
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Gerdts, William H.
Contributor:
Thistlethwaite, Mark Edward, 1948-
Series:
Anne Burnett Tandy lectures in American civilization ; no. 8.
Anne Burnett Tandy lectures in American civilization ; no. 8
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
United States.
Narrative painting, American--19th century--Themes, motives.
Narrative painting, American.
Narrative painting, American--European influences.
History in art.
Narrative painting, American--Themes, motives.
Narrative painting--United States--19th century--Themes, motives.
Narrative painting.
Physical Description:
174 pages, 1 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Place of Publication:
Fort Worth, Texas : Amon Carter Museum, 1988.
Contents:
The most important themes: history painting and its place in American art / Mark Thistlethwaite
On elevated heights: American historical painting and its critics / William H. Gerdts
The D<U+fffd>usseldorf connection / William H. Gerdts.
Notes:
"These lectures were presented February 22, 1986"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Format:
Online version: Gerdts, William H. Grand illusions.
ISBN:
0883600560
9780883600566
OCLC:
16873705

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