Название: Angels Автор: Clara Clement Издательство: Parkstone Press Год: 2010 Формат: pdf Страниц: 255 Размер: 41 Мб Язык: English
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art is a comprehensive display of art, depicting patriotic scenes, sculptures and portraits of the various men and women who have contributed to American democracy.This catalogue features the works of many American artists, including Gilbert Stuart, the renowned 18th century painter of George Washington’s portraits, and Thomas Sully, who produced several portraits of Andrew Jackson. These and many other artists whose works are featured in this catalogue bring to life what America treasures most--freedom and democracy. Overall, this book is an invitation for the reader to experience the awe that every visitor feels when touring the U.S. Capitol building. It is also serves as a magnificent history lesson on the U.S. Senate.
High school students and above taking art history classes may find this volume helpful for their research. Additionally, historians, especially history preservationists, American citizens, U.S. Sentate visitors, art collectors and curators may also be interested in this illustrated volume.