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The Life and Times of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist of the American West,Used
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An essential addition to any collection of Western art and Americana, The Life and Times of Jo Mora provides an indepth biography of this gifted illustrator, painter, writer, cartographer, and sculptor.2022 Will Rogers Medallian Award, BRONZE: Western Biographies & MemoirsPubWest 2021 Book Design Award: GOLD Winner, Historical/Biographical Books2021 Foreword Indies, Honorable Mention: BiographyJo Mora (18761947) lived the Western life he depicted in his prolific body of visual art, comprising sculpture, paintings, architectural adornments, dioramas, and maps. He explored California Missions, the natural glories of Yosemite, Californias ranch life, and eventually the culture of the Hopi and Navajo in Arizona. During his travels, Mora documented observations that became the source material and inspiration for much of his later artwork.The magnitude of Moras insights into his life and work, as described in his own wordsmany presented here in this bookcannot be underestimated. Jo Moras many diaries, journals, and literary efforts reveal an intellectual discernment, originality, and humor that enhance our appreciation of his work.Remarkably, throughout his life Mora supported his family solely through a series of art commissions that ranged from restaurant murals to heroicscale sculpture. He welcomed risks and challenges, was unafraid of hard work, and did nearly everything well, from writing childrens stories to commanding an army battalionintraining to shooting mountain lions. Ever modest, he seemed to think that this versatility was nothing extraordinary. Peter Hillers thoughtful presentation of Jo Moras life is seen here in all of its creative glory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Life and Times of Jo Mora'? A: The book provides an in-depth biography of Jo Mora, an iconic artist known for his work as an illustrator, painter, writer, cartographer, and sculptor, highlighting his contributions to Western art and Americana.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Life and Times of Jo Mora' is Peter Hiller.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book has won the 2022 Will Rogers Medallion Award (Bronze) for Western Biographies & Memoirs, the 2021 PubWest Book Design Award (Gold) for Historical/Biographical Books, and received an Honorable Mention at the 2021 Foreword Indies for Biography.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Life and Times of Jo Mora' published? A: The book was published on April 20, 2021.
- Q: What kind of artist was Jo Mora? A: Jo Mora was a versatile artist who created various forms of art, including sculpture, paintings, architectural adornments, dioramas, and maps, capturing the essence of Western life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Western art? A: Yes, the book is an essential addition for anyone interested in Western art and Americana, as it explores the life and works of a significant artist in that genre.
- Q: What themes are explored in Jo Mora's work as described in the book? A: The book explores themes related to California Missions, the natural beauty of Yosemite, ranch life in California, and the cultures of the Hopi and Navajo in Arizona.
- Q: Does the book include personal insights from Jo Mora? A: Yes, the book features Mora's own words through his diaries and journals, providing personal insights into his life and artistic process.