Author: Diane K. Skvarla
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
Author: Diane K. Skvarla
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.
United States Senate Catalogue of Graphic Art
Author: United States. Congress. Senate
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
Contains over 900 historical prints and engravings of 19th and early 20th century images portraying the events, people, and settings of the U.S. Senate.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
Contains over 900 historical prints and engravings of 19th and early 20th century images portraying the events, people, and settings of the U.S. Senate.
United States Senate Catalogue of Graphic Art
Author:
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Politics in art
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Politics in art
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
Art and Historic Objects in the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings
Author: United States. Congress. Senate
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Bureau of Fine Arts
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Education and Labor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and state
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and state
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Report of the Commission of Fine Arts
Author: United States. Commission of Fine Arts
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and state
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and state
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The Commission of Fine Arts
Author: United States. Commission of Fine Arts
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and state
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and state
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Art in the United States Capitol
Author: United States. Architect of the Capitol
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Traditions of the United States Senate
Author: Richard A. Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description