painting, american

Offers a brief introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century artist Mary Cassatt, focusing on her contributions to the Impressionist movement.

An overview of the origins and development of twentieth-century abstract painting that focuses on seven major European and American artists, discussing their works and their individual impacts on the movement.

Discusses some of the best and most significant work of different groups, schools, and periods of American Realism, ranging from before the Revolutionary War and continuing through the Postmodern era, and includes 250 black-and-white and color reproductions.

Discusses how American artist Mary Cassatt affected Parisian avant-garde and American art and how her work related to nineteenth-century feminism and art theory.

Overview of painting over the last 800 years, including more than 450 color reproductions and an in depth analysis of over 30 of the most famous paintings.

Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Jackson Pollock. Includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.

Examines the life and work of the American realist painter, describing and giving examples of his art.