A New York Times Gift Pick: Coffee Table Books About New York A lushly illustrated; comprehensive guide to painting in all media from the prestigious visual arts education institution Art Students League of New York.The Art Students League of New York is Americarsquo;s signature art school; run by artists for artists. Founded in 1875; it has nurtured students like Jackson Pollock and Georgia Orsquo;Keefe. Today; more than 2;500 students of all ages; backgrounds; and skill levels study there each month. This unique book brings you into the studio classrooms of some of the Leaguersquo;s most celebrated paintersmdash;including William Scharf; Mary Beth McKenzie; Henry Finkelstein; and Knox Martinmdash;for lessons on a variety of fundamental topics; idiosyncratic approaches; and quirky philosophies. Scanning the table of contents is like flipping through a course catalog: do you want to take Naomi Campbellrsquo;s ldquo;Working Large in Watercolor;rdquo; James McElhinneyrsquo;s ldquo;Journal Painting and Composition;rdquo; Sharon Sprungrsquo;s ldquo;Figure Painting from Life in Oil;rdquo; or Ellen Eaglersquo;s ldquo;Poetic Realism in Pastelrdquo;? Now you canmdash;from the comfort of your own home studio (or living room). Richly illustrated with artwork from the Leaguersquo;s considerable archives; its instructors; and its students; this guide will inspire painters across all mediums; subjects; and styles.From the Hardcover edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Nostalgic Trip HomeBy Suzanne K. BendallWell done. Excellent coverage. What a host of memories this book evoked!! I grew up in Vincennes during these years. When I told my son about the book; he immediately ordered one for him and one for his sister. I have gone through the book and written notes for them regarding each photo that had special meaning for me.I was disappointed that Smith Hardware (now Beards) was not mentioned or pictured--even though it was across the street from Clean Towel Service; page 12. I worked in Smiths office summers during my high school years.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Vincennes 1930-1960By Garry L. HallIllustration quality is very high. The photos and captions bring back a lot of good memories for me about growing up in Vincennes. If your hometown is Vincennes Indiana then this book is a must. Youll find you cant put it down. Each page with great old photos wiil have you thinking and talking about those simpler times. Remember when.............
