3 comments about Skyshades.

1. This little book is the next best thing to actually having her work. I just wish it had EVERY painting in it.



2. I agree with the previous review. I bought this book years ago at an art gallery in Hawaii. The pictures of Brennan's paintings are clever and intriguing; they make you smile. Though they are only prints, I may mat and frame a few on them one day, if I can bear to tear them out of the book!



3. This collection of paintings by an artist most are not familiar with is wonderful for anyone regardless of art appreciation experience. These are the most whimsical little treasures you will ever see...most reproduced actual size...mere inches! This is one of my top 50 books out of my collection of thousands! CHECK IT OUT!!

No comments about Imagined Battles: Reflections of War in European Art.

No comments about Acrylic Portrait Painting.

No comments about Japanese Painting in the Literati Style (Heibonsha Survey of Japanese Art).

2 comments about Jean-Leon Gerome: Monographie revisee, catalogue raisonne mis a jour (Les orientalistes) (Les orientalistes) (Les orientalistes).

1. The book was delivered very quickly and in excellent condition. The book itself is excellent, I only wish in the description it had been mentioned that it was a French version, I did not see the fine print that it was in French. I purchased the book for my art school unfortunately I am the only French speaking person there. I would not have purchased it had I known.



2. The book was delivered very quickly and in excellent condition. THe book itself is excellent, I only wish the description had mentioned that it was a French version. I purchased the book for my art school unfortunately I am the only French speaking person there. I would not have purchased it had I known.

5 comments about Hopper (Big Art Series).

1. Hopper made my favorite painting, "Nighthawks", arguably the most imitated and parodied painting of the past 50 years. Kranzfelder's biography is fairly superficial, concentrating on dates and major events in Hopper's life, rarely attempting to dig deeper into the subject. But that's OK; I wasn't looking for a full-scale appraisal. The reproductions are excellent and in general this is a good introduction to Hopper's life and work.



2. While I was superficially attracted to this book because of its stunning reproductions and affordable price, Kranzfelder deserves much more credit. This book is wonderful for amateur Hopper enthusiasts and presents in-depth analysis balanced with connections to contemporary painters and changes in society. Mostly chronological, this book is divided into the various themes such as voyeurism, windows, sexuality, and urban isolation. Another excellent addition to any personal library from Taschen, the best art resource publisher.



3. I have read the FRENCH translation of this book,and i enjoyed it,even if the approach often is on the intellectual side.No AMERICAN art in the first half of the previous century gets near that man, who visualized his country with a personnal perception.The paintings of HOPPER often gets to you in their quest of lonelyness.PEOPLE IN THE SUN for instance is fascinating.The most interesting aspect about HOPPER,is that his paintings are about the persistance of vision;the way one can try to read his mind.



4. This is one of the most intelligent and interesting books on Hopper I've read. And I have a good-sized collection of books on this American artist because he's my favorite.

   Not only are there rarer paintings and etchings in here not often included in coffee table books on Hopper, but author Kranzfelder shows his influence on photography, and shows the influence of other artists (notably Degas) on Hopper. Kranzfelder puts paintings and photos on one page, and the particular example of Hopper's work on the other so you can see the comparison side by side.

   The text is also interesting and full of rare facts and a good analysis as well. If you want a great book about Hopper's work, this is one of the best I have seen. HIGHLY recommended.




5. Affordably priced and well written.

   Must read for any admirer of Edward Hopper's work.

1 comments about Thomas Moran: The Field Sketches, 1856-1923 (Gilcrease-Oklahoma Series on Western Art and Artists, Vol 4).

1. This book was not represented accurately in the on-line synopsis. Only 8% of the illustrations are in color (small scale) and the remaining 92% are "very small" (tiny) and undisernible in resolution and detail. This book is specifically to be used only as an inventory catalogue of Thomas Moran's sketches, and is not intended for fine art study. Only art collectors, curators, and/or dealers may find this book of interest and value. The book arrived with minor dents on the cover. I found this publication disappointing.

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No comments about Watercolors for Beginners.

1 comments about Painting Great Pictures From Photographs.

1. Whether photographing landscapes or close subjects, I could never remember what caught my eye or why I wanted to paint it. Harrison's book solved that problem.

   She walks you through the various cameras and lenses to use, simple techniques of photography and then the best part; cropping, combining different photos, handling the lights and darks of your photos and composition. Then to the painting....she frees your mind to paint as YOU want to see it, choosing your own colors and giving it your own signature. In going through my photos once again, now I SEE why I took those photos! What was once dead, is now alive and begging to be painted.