Richard Andrew: Called to Paint - Rilegato

Mullet, Marian G.

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ISBN 10: 1934938912 ISBN 13: 9781934938911

Casa editrice: Langdon st Pr, 2010

Riassunto

This beautifully illustrated book, "Richard Andrew: Called to Paint," chronicles the life, artwork, and achievements of the 20th century artist, Richard Andrew.Popular for his deeply sensitive portraits and breathtaking landscapes, the artist was most recognized for his contribution to honor the 104th Massachusetts Infantry that performed with great distinction during World War I. His extraordinary murals line the walls of the third floor of the Massachusetts State House Legislative Chambers. With his characteristic curly brown hair and intense blue eyes, Richard Andrew delighted his Mass Art students for 36 years. A man of deep intellectual merit, his art reflects his intuitive talent.

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L'autore:

As founder, president and chief executive officer of Pathfinder Village in Edmeston, New York, Marian G. Mullet spent thirty years writing professional publications, fundraising proposals, executive papers, and a book about this human service organization. She was educated at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine and, New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. A nurse by profession, she holds honorary doctorates from Bates College and the State University College of New York at Oneonta.Marian Mullet states, "It has been the great privilege of my life to tell the story of Richard Andrew and his remarkable artistic achievements. He has made the world a better and more beautiful place."

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"This comprehensive and intricate exploration of the life and work of artist Richard Andrew is a valuable resource for everyone interested in the crossroads of American history and American art. It illustrates how a gifted portraitist, figure painter, and landscape artist brought his many talents to bear on large-scale history paintings for the Massachusetts State House. Andrew’s murals embody the values and ambitions of everyone seeking to impact a greater sense of the contributions each state has made to the multilayered fabric of American history and culture. This highly readable and generously illustrated volume ensures that Andrew’s works will be appreciated and admired for generations to come." --D. Stephen Elliott, President, New York State Historical Association and Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York "To have in one place a comprehensive exploration of Richard Andrew – painter, teacher and lecturer – is a remarkable achievement. His light-filled landscapes, seascapes, and figurative works are proof of his extraordinary talents as an important and significant American Artist. The Whistler House Museum of Art is proud to have a selection of his works in our Permanent Collection." --Michael H. Lally, Executive Director, Whistler House Museum of Art "Richard Andrew's paintings and drawings are truly remarkable, and thus it's exciting to discover a study such as this a true work of love which brings together his accomplishments and honors his achievements." --Henry Adams, Ph.D, Professor of American Art, Case Western Reserve University "By showing Richard Andrew to have been a supremely talented portraitist, a powerful muralist, a superb draughtsman, and a beloved teacher, this wonderful book that has been written, researched, and photographed by three generations of his descendants, places Andrew in the pantheon of Cape Ann Artists where he always belonged." --Paul Brodeur, Staff Writer of The New Yorker and author of a dozen books "Every now and then, we discover a writer, artist, or musician whose work we never knew yet who stays with us for life. Richard Andrew is such a figure, and the creative team which introduces him to us has done a masterful job. Rich with visual imagery, Richard Andrew: 'Called to Paint' includes not only his paintings but also his working drawings, which allows the reader to witness the creative process at work. This biography belongs in art libraries and museums throughout the world and certainly is of regional interest to general readers in New England." --Stephen B. Goddard, Author of "Getting There"

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• Editore: Langdon st Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1934938912
• ISBN 13: 9781934938911
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160