Author : Diane K. Skvarla
Release : 2005-08
Genre : Art
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United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art write by Diane K. Skvarla. This book was released on 2005-08. United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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 This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate.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.