A landmark overview of western American art, the original edition of "The West of the Imagination" brought the region to wide public attention as a companion to a popular PBS series of the same name. This book, significantly expanded and updated, shows that the West is a vibrant mirror of American cultural diversity. Through 450 illustrations--more than 300 in color--the authors trace the visual evolution of the myth of the American West, from unknown frontier to repository of American values, covering popular and high arts alike.
An unrivaled survey, "The West of the Imagination" is an immensely informative and pleasurable volume for anyone with an interest in the region's creative legacy.
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A landmark overview of western American art, the original edition of "The West of the Imagination" brought the region to wide public attention as a companion to a popular PBS series of the same name. This book, significantly expanded and updated, shows that the West is a vibrant mirror of American cultural diversity. Through 450 illustrations--more than 300 in color--the authors trace the visual evolution of the myth of the American West, from unknown frontier to repository of American values, covering popular and high arts alike.
An unrivaled survey, "The West of the Imagination" is an immensely informative and pleasurable volume for anyone with an interest in the region's creative legacy.
Imprint | University of Oklahoma Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | April 2009 |
Authors | William H Goetzmann, William N. Goetzmann |
Dimensions | 279 x 216 x 41mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket |
Pages | 640 |
Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8061-3533-5 |
Barcode | 9780806135335 |
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LSN | 0-8061-3533-6 |