River Crossings
In a unique and groundbreaking presentation of important contemporary art rarely, if ever, seen in the traditional environs of the Hudson River Valley, the Thomas Cole Historic Site and Olana, Frederic Edwin Church's mansion, will showcase the work of contemporary American artists The works of art selected for the exhibition will be shown at both venues to encourage visitors to experience both distinguished properties and the grandeur of their surroundings, and to present a complete overview and understanding of these contemporary works in a location where many art historians believe American art was born. The exhibition's catalogue will provide readers with a lavish record of this extraordinary and innovative exhibition and will offer unique and highly informative perspectives on the continuity of the American artistic tradition in one of the nation's most historic locations. 91 colour, 17 b/w
Author: Stephen Hannock
Format: Hardback, 120 pages, 254mm x 280mm, 1110 g
Published: 2016, The Artist Book Foundation, United States
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History
Description
In a unique and groundbreaking presentation of important contemporary art rarely, if ever, seen in the traditional environs of the Hudson River Valley, the Thomas Cole Historic Site and Olana, Frederic Edwin Church's mansion, will showcase the work of contemporary American artists The works of art selected for the exhibition will be shown at both venues to encourage visitors to experience both distinguished properties and the grandeur of their surroundings, and to present a complete overview and understanding of these contemporary works in a location where many art historians believe American art was born. The exhibition's catalogue will provide readers with a lavish record of this extraordinary and innovative exhibition and will offer unique and highly informative perspectives on the continuity of the American artistic tradition in one of the nation's most historic locations. 91 colour, 17 b/w
River Crossings