Don Troiani's American Battles: The Art of a Nation at War, 1754-1865 - Couverture rigide

Troiani, Don

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ISBN 10 : 0811733270 ISBN 13 : 9780811733274

Editeur : Stackpole Books, 2006

Synopsis

Don Troiani's American Battles A panoramic tour of America's military past, this work focuses on the wars of the 18h and 19th centuries, focusing on the storied battles of those conflicts. Narratives by leading military historians accompany the paintings and provide background stories. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

This panoramic tour of Americas military past is a must-have for artists and historians alike to peruse and enjoy The lavish, detailed masterpieces of Don Troianis American Battles are now available in a paperback edition. American Battles offers history enthusiasts a detailed, high-drama recreation of the soldiers and wars of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, beginning with the French and Indian War and continuing through the War of 1812 and the end of the Civil War. In addition to 172 full-page prints of Troianis work and his own personal commentary, this collection showcases artwork previously found only in Troianis own private collection. Also featured are narratives from some of the biggest names in military history, including Robert Krick and the late Brian Pohanka. This panoramic tour of Americas military past is a must-have for artists and historians alike to peruse and enjoy. An attendee of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and New York Citys Art Students League, Troiani paints with a keen eye for detail and historical accuracy. Depictions of legendary Civil War scenes -- from Gettysburg to Manassas, Stonewall Jackson to Joshua Chamberlain -- comprise 80 percent of the works in his American Battles collection, making it the perfect purchase to celebrate the 150th Anniversary events of this decade. Troianis artwork has been printed in numerous major collections, including American Heritage, the National Park Service, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Pentagon, and the Smithsonian Institute.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In this panoramic tour of America's military past, acclaimed artist Don Troiani once again turns his brush to the wars of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on the storied battles of those conflicts. From the French and Indian War through to the Civil War, Troiani brings his flair for painstaking detail and high drama to such famous battle scenes as Bushy Run, Bunker Hill, Cowpens, Burnside's Bridge at Antietam, Little Round Top at Gettysburg and Chickamauga. Narratives by leading military historians accompany the paintings and provide background stories that are as exciting as they are informative. For many of the pieces, Troiani has written insightful and often humorous commentary on the joys, surprises and challenges of the creative process, offering a rare glimpse of the artist at work. Don Troiani's American Battles is his most unique work to date, a must-have for newcomers and old fans alike.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Stackpole Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0811733270
• ISBN 13: 9780811733274
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 264