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100 1 _aBenjamin, S. G. W.
_q(Samuel Greene Wheeler),
_d1837-1914
245 1 0 _aArt in America: A Critical and Historial Sketch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-08-28
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40604
999 _c81443
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