The Civil War Paintings of Mort Kunstler, Vol. 1: Fort Sumter to Antietam
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (554 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581825560 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Kunstler has also explored the human side of this national struggle. More than 160 of these images?supplemented by preliminary sketches, early studies, and photographs of works in progress?are the basis for this book. For nearly thirty years, Mort Kunstler has focused his considerable artistic talent on interpreting the Civil War. In crafting his work to reflect poignant moments or critical circumstances of the conflict, he has turned to leading historians and scholars for informative details that he has then translated on canvas to create an indelible image of this defining ordeal in America's history. In the past twenty years, Kunstler's portfolio has been published in twelve books, including companion pieces for the epic films ?Ge. Thus he has produced thoughtful studies of leaders at decisive moments, instances of daily camp life for the soldiers, and those early romantic notions that it would be a bloodless war, predicated on the belief that a show of inner strength would prevail
His previous books include Images of the Civil War, Gettysburg, Jackson and Lee, and The Civil War Art of Mort Künstler. He lives in Oyster Bay, New York. . Mort Künstler is the reigning dean of American historical artists. No other artist has illustrated so many events in American history with such authenticity and drama, from cave-dwelling Native Americus to the space program. He ha
This is more like a book of postcards StephenX This is more like a book of postcards. Kunstler is a little too obsessed with Thomas Jackson for my tastes. I prefer Don Troiani's artwork. I ended up donating this disappointing book to a raffle.. This is the first of four volumes of fine paintings of the Civil War Craig Matteson Mort Künstler is a fine artist who has made the Civil War one of his important areas of work. He is known for the accurate historical detail in his paintings that come from extensive research and careful composition. While they depict historical scenes, these paintings do not duplicate photographs. Remember, at the time of the Civil War photographs took a great deal of time to set up and expose the film. So, the kinds of action scenes and small moments depicted in Künstler's work are not scene i. Marvelous Introduction to a Master's Work! The name Mort Kunstler is synonymous with quality Civil War art. Kunstler has been practicing his art for over 30 years now and this delightful little volume presents Civil War aficionados with a delightful and inexpensive way to sample his work.Within the book's 235 pages Kunstler takes the reader through an art-filled tour of Civil War events from 1861 to late 1862. Over Marvelous Introduction to a Master's Work! Mike O'Connor The name Mort Kunstler is synonymous with quality Civil War art. Kunstler has been practicing his art for over 30 years now and this delightful little volume presents Civil War aficionados with a delightful and inexpensive way to sample his work.Within the book's 235 pages Kunstler takes the reader through an art-filled tour of Civil War events from 1861 to late 1862. Over 40 artworks are featured, often with close-up detail views, preliminary pencil sketches, etc. Kunstler describes the event depicted al. 0 artworks are featured, often with close-up detail views, preliminary pencil sketches, etc. Kunstler describes the event depicted al
No other artist has illustrated so many events in American history with such authenticity and drama, from cave-dwelling Native Americus to the space program. He has had numerous one-man exhibitions at galleries such as the Hammer Galleries in New York City; he also was the subject of a one-hour special on A&E Network's Time Machine. . His previous books include Images of the Civil War, Gettysburg, Jackson and Lee, and The Civil War Art of Mort Künstler. He lives in Oyster Bay, New York. About the AuthorMort Künstler