Sam Hyde Harris: 1889 1977 A Retrospective: A Pictorial Biography of His Life an

Description: Sam Hyde Harris: 1889 1977 A Retrospective by Maurine St. Gaudens Sam Hyde Harris, an early California plein aire landscape painter, earned his living as an artist from 1903, at the age of 14, until he passed away in 1977. This book offers a glimpse of his sometimes outrageous personality and insight into his methods and styles. Over 400 images that demonstrate, without words, the progression and refinement of his subject and technique. By including the different stages of a work of art, pencil drawings, work-up sketches, maquettes, and the final product, the illustrations sometimes do what words can not accomplish. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sam Hyde Harris, an early California plein aire landscape painter, earned his living as an artist from 1903, at the age of 14, until he passed away in 1977. This book offers a glimpse of his sometimes outrageous personality and insight into his methods and styles. It enables readers to witness his ability to communicate, both visually and verbally, what he internalized and gave back in the form of wonderful, bright images. It demonstrates his two distinct early styles of easel painting and the blending of those styles later in his career, as well as his teaching and philosophy.Sams distinct styles are brought together in over 400 images that show the progression and refinement of his subject and technique. By including the different stages of a work of art-pencil drawings, work-up sketches, maquettes, and the final forms-the illustrations do what words sometimes can not accomplish. This informative book contains visual lessons for the art historian and artist, and essays by leading California historian Marion Yoshiki-Kovinick and contemporary California artist Gary Lang. It is a comprehensive record of the art, exhibitions, and the words of this important 20th century artist. 350 colour & 62 b/w images Author Biography Maurine St. Gaudens is a curator and art restorer in southern California. She has worked closely with the Harris family for many years. Long Description Sam Hyde Harris, an early California plein aire landscape painter, earned his living as an artist from 1903, at the age of 14, until he passed away in 1977. This book offers a glimpse of his sometimes outrageous personality and insight into his methods and styles. It enables readers to witness his ability to communicate, both visually and verbally, what he internalized and gave back in the form of wonderful, bright images. It demonstrates his two distinct early styles of easel painting and the blending of those styles later in his career, as well as his teaching and philosophy.Sams distinct styles are brought together in over 400 images that show the progression and refinement of his subject and technique. By including the different stages of a work of art--pencil drawings, work-up sketches, maquettes, and the final forms--the illustrations do what words sometimes can not accomplish. This informative book contains visual lessons for the art historian and artist, and essays by leading California historian Marion Yoshiki-Kovinick and contemporary California artist Gary Lang. It is a comprehensive record of the art, exhibitions, and the words of this important 20th century artist. Details ISBN0764325914 Language English ISBN-10 0764325914 ISBN-13 9780764325915 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 759.13 Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Atglen Subtitle A Pictorial Biography of His Life and Work Short Title SAM HYDE HARRIS 1889 1977 A RE DOI 10.1604/9780764325915 AU Release Date 2006-12-08 NZ Release Date 2006-12-08 US Release Date 2006-12-08 UK Release Date 2006-12-08 Author Maurine St. Gaudens Pages 256 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-12-08 Illustrations 350 color & 62 b/w images Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77305959;

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