Essential History of American Art

American artists are among the most innovative & groundbreaking in the entire history of art. They have introduced new forms & styles & have helped to further push out the boundaries of artistic development. Written with a comprehensive introduction, this book looks in detail at the range of art that has been produced by American artists, with detailed commentary on 120 works -- all reproduced in full-color. Some of these are considered the most important pieces; others may be less well known, but they are all essential to the development of American art.