Paintings of the Southwest

by Arnold Skolnick (Editor), Suzan Campbell (Introduction)

Overview

A rare collection of art and literature perfectly suited for the artist, traveler, or anyone enchanted by the Southwest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826328434
Publisher:	University of New Mexico Press
Publication date:	01/07/2002
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 7.25(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Arnold Skolnick is also the editor of Paintings of Maine and Paintings of California. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Suzan Campbell is an independent art historian and curator who specializes in art of the Southwest.

Editorial Reviews

"Paintings of the Southwest" provides an overview of the representational paintings inspired by the landscape, buildings and people of the region."

"An attractive compendium of interest to travelers, artists, and others with a feeling for the landscape of the American Southwest."

"Gorgeous! There is no other word for this unassuming little book."

"Paintings of the Southwest provides an overview of the representational paintings inspired by the landscape, buildings and people of the region."

From the Publisher

This relatively small (9x7.25<">) paperbound book<-->a reprint (1994, Chameleon Books)<-->is an attractive compendium of interest to travellers, artists, and others with a feeling for the landscape of the American Southwest. It presents 95 color plates from 68 artists (among them: Edward Hopper, Marsden Hartley, Georgia O'Keeffe). Accompanying the reproductions are quotes and brief excerpts from writers who, like the painters, were particularly inspired by the region. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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