Gaylen Hansen

Those interested in contemporary painting will find this volume of unexpected and mythic images of Western themes and landscapes well designed in format and intriguing in content. Hansen is from Utah and now teaches art at Washington State U. in Pullman. Freelance art historian Halper provides a resume of Hansen's career and critical reception. The catalog of paintings follows in excellent color reproductions. There is a selected bibliography but no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)