Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civilization
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
First Ladies of the United States
Author: National Portrait GalleryPublisher: Smithsonian Institution
ISBN: 1588346943
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
A gorgeous publication that reveals the historical importance of first ladies through portraiture. Each first lady has brought her own priorities and flair to the position that has never been officially defined. They have served as hostesses, trendsetters, activists, and political players. First Ladies of the United States features 84 portraits of the nation's first ladies, as varied in style and representation as the individual women they depict. From watercolors and oil paintings to engravings and photographs, this book celebrates the legacy of first ladies throughout history. First ladies are some of the most scrutinized public figures in the country, praised or criticized on everything from their fashion to their level of political involvement. There's no better way to explore their visibility and lasting impact than with First Ladies of the United States, which places remarkable portraits alongside an insightful essay and lively entries that illuminate the history of the women who have shaped the White House.
The Photographic and Fine Art Journal
Author: The American Pre-Raphaelites
Author: Linda S. FerberPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300242522
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington"--Colophon.
The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals
Author: American Society of MammalogistsPublisher: Smithsonian Inst Press
ISBN: 9781560988458
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Presents descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of North American mammals, along with their scientific and common names and information on behavior, diet, reproduction, growth, longevity, and habitat.
The Smithsonian Journal of History
Author: Smithsonian Year
Author: Smithsonian InstitutionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects
Author: Richard KurinPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143128159
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
The Smithsonian Institution is America's largest, most important, and most beloved repository for the objects that define our common heritage. Now Under Secretary for Art, History, and Culture Richard Kurin, aided by a team of top Smithsonian curators and scholars, has assembled a literary exhibition of 101 objects from across the Smithsonian's museums that together offer a marvelous new perspective on the history of the United States. Ranging from the earliest years of the pre-Columbian continent to the digital age, and from the American Revolution to Vietnam, each entry pairs the fascinating history surrounding each object with the story of its creation or discovery and the place it has come to occupy in our national memory. Kurin sheds remarkable new light on objects we think we know well, from Lincoln's hat to Dorothy's ruby slippers and Julia Child's kitchen, including the often astonishing tales of how each made its way into the collections of the Smithsonian. Other objects will be eye-opening new discoveries for many, but no less evocative of the most poignant and important moments of the American experience. Some objects, such as Harriet Tubman's hymnal, Sitting Bull's ledger, Cesar Chavez's union jacket, and the Enola Gay bomber, tell difficult stories from the nation's history, and inspire controversies when exhibited at the Smithsonian. Others, from George Washington's sword to the space shuttle Discovery, celebrate the richness and vitality of the American spirit. In Kurin's hands, each object comes to vivid life, providing a tactile connection to American history. Beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs throughout, The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects is a rich and fascinating journey through America's collective memory, and a beautiful object in its own right.
Brill Magazine
Author: State of the Art
Author: Stan AugartenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Journal
Author: Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and CommercePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description