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Distant Shores: The Odyssey Of Rockwell Kent
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Rockwell Kent (18821971) Was An Artist Of Extraordinary Drive, Talent, And Versatility; He Embraced Life With Exuberance. And Though He Was One Of The Most Popular American Illustrators Of This Centuryso Much So That The New Yorker Published The Ditty, That Day Will Mark A Precedent, Which Brings No News Of Rockwell KentThe Controversies Engendered By His Socialist Leanings, Particularly During The Mccarthy Era In The 1950S, Frequently Overshadowed His Artistic Achievements. His Major Art Was Inspired By His Extended Stays In Remote, Sparsely Inhabited And Climatically Harsh Regions, Most Of Them Islands, To Which His Imagination Was Drawn For A Mythic Association With The Mystical And Marvelous.Distant Shores Captures Kent'S Great Enthusiasm For The Sea And Mountains, And The Relationship Between Nature And Humanity. Produced To Accompany A Traveling Exhibition Of The Artist'S Work, This Handsome Volume Features Eighty Paintings, Prints, And Drawings, (More Than Fifty In Full Color) Related To Kent'S Sojourns In The Wildernessmaine, Newfoundland, Alaska, Tierra Del Fuego, And Greenland. Included In This Collection Are Works From The State Hermitage Museum In St. Petersburg That Have Been Unavailable To The Public Since The Early 1960S. Kent'S Dramatic Blackandwhite Illustrations For Herman Melville'S Moby Dickthe Engravings That Popularized His Work In The United Statesare Also Featured.The Essays Describe Kent'S Career As A Painter, Printmaker, Book Designer, Illustrator, And Prolific Writer. Constance Martin Contextualizes The Work In The Exhibition By Providing An Informative And Insightful Background Of Kent'S Life And Art. Richard West Contributes Fascinating Details About Kent'S Childhood And Early Adult Life, His Mastery Of The Print Medium, And His Involvement With American Political Thought During The Mccarthy Period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Distant Shores: The Odyssey of Rockwell Kent'? A: 'Distant Shores' explores Rockwell Kent's deep connection with nature, particularly the sea and mountains, through his artistic journey in remote regions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Constance Martin, who provides context on Kent's life and works.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features a variety of illustrations, including paintings, prints, and dramatic black-and-white engravings, with more than fifty in full color.
- Q: When was 'Distant Shores' published? A: 'Distant Shores' was published on August 7, 2000.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover or paperback? A: The edition of 'Distant Shores' is a paperback.
- Q: How many pages does 'Distant Shores' contain? A: 'Distant Shores' contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Does this book include any essays about Rockwell Kent? A: Yes, the book includes essays that detail Kent's career and provide insights into his life and art.
- Q: What is the significance of the works included in 'Distant Shores'? A: The collection features works from Kent's travels and includes pieces from The State Hermitage Museum that have not been publicly available since the early 1960s.
- Q: What edition is 'Distant Shores'? A: 'Distant Shores' is a First Edition Softcover.