The Ashe County Frescoes of Benjamin F. Long IV - Couverture souple

Pittard, Janet C.; Chiswell, David B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1476687749 ISBN 13 : 9781476687742

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2021

Synopsis

This book documents the history of four ecclesiastical frescoes completed by artist Benjamin F. Long IV in Ashe County, North Carolina, in the 1970s and 1980s. The story of the Ashe County frescoes celebrates their setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains and testifies to Long's intensity, precision and stamina.

Commissioned by the Ashe County Frescoes Foundation, the authors contextualize the artistic and the spiritual aspects of the frescoes by connecting the figures in the scenes with their sources in the Bible. Drawn from extensive interviews with the artist, this book explores the frescoes' uniqueness. Interviews with people used as models, assistants, volunteers and observers focus on the frescoes' impact on the community, and the role of the Ashe County Frescoes Foundation in the protection and preservation of these artworks.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Janet C. Pittard began her writing career after retiring from the North Carolina Governor's Office with thirty years of service. She is the author of two books and more than 100 articles for Our State Magazine. She lives in Raleigh and West Jefferson, North Carolina.

David B. Chiswell retired from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, where he worked for thirty years in archival reference. He lives in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1476687749
• ISBN 13: 9781476687742
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 106
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible