02307cam a22003133u 4500 40604 UtSlPG 20260610133928.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09011905 UtSlPG en iso639-1 N Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914 Art in America: A Critical and Historial Sketch Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-28 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Internet Archive.) "Art in America: A Critical and Historical Sketch" by S. G. W. Benjamin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of American art's development, tracing its evolution from early efforts to a more established artistic identity. The work encompasses notable artists and movements, weaving critique and historical context into the narrative of American artistic growth. The opening of this work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of early American art, noting how its initial phases were primarily influenced by European traditions and the struggle for originality. Benjamin describes the roots of American artistic expression as deeply tied to colonial history, with early artists often imitating European styles due to a lack of local resources and recognition. He points to key figures such as John Singleton Copley and Benjamin West, emphasizing their contributions, the challenges they faced, and how their work laid the groundwork for future generations of American artists. The introduction captures the essence of art as an instinctive yearning for expression that slowly began to blossom despite societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Art, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40604 81443 81443