The American Art Book

- An unparalleled overview of the most influential American artists from colonial times to the present, in an accessible A to Z format- Presents 500 artists and their works, from Puritan portraits to the Hudson River School and the American Impressionists, to the videos and digital works of today's Conceptual artists- Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate and a descriptive text that explains the image and introduces its creator- Like the enormously successful The Art Book, this survey departs from the usual emphasis on genres and time periods- Includes a glossary of artistic terms and movements, and a directory of public collections across the United States and around the world with important holdings in American art- Compact mini format also available, which presents all the same material in a handy size