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During the early years of the nineteenth century, the new American nation firmly established itself on the North American continent. Its independence had been secured, its prosperity seemed limitless, its cities were flourishing, and just beyond the wellpopulated Eastern Seaboard lay the vast continental expanse, sparsely settled and only barely explored. Here was land as it had been for millennia, virginal, lush, wild, and inexpressibly beautiful. Had anything of Paradise been left to man, it surely was here, fresh for the farmer's plow and the painter's brush.Thomas Cole arrived in America in 1819, a young man raised in English industrial towns but steeped in the Romantic theories that abounded then in Great Britain. Here in the New World he would begin to paint, to establish a reputation as the foremost American artist of his day, and to change radically both the nature of landscape painting and the way Americans and the world viewed the new country.In a series of breathtaking landscapes, painted principally in the Catskill Mountains, Cole sought to express the union of the palpable and the holy through an excited awareness of vast spaces, awesome horizons, and vibrant color. His masterpieces, such as Sunny Morning on the Hudson River, The Oxbow, and the monumental series The Course of Empire, awakened a passion for landscape that would characterize American painting throughout the nineteenth century.In Thomas Cole, Earl A. Powell, Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, traces the development of the painter and the interaction of his work and the Romantic theories that guided his thinking and informed his vision. Powell analyzes each of the works to demonstrate both the unique characteristics of Cole's oeuvre and the effect Cole had on the new generation of landscape painters. Powell has written numerous articles and exhibition catalogues on American artists, from Samuel F.B. Morse and Thomas Cole to the Abstract Expressionist painters of the twentieth century
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Thomas Cole'? A: The book focuses on Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of painting, exploring his influence on American landscape painting and the Romantic theories that guided his work.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book contains 111 illustrations, with 67 in full color, showcasing Cole's breathtaking landscapes and artistic development.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Thomas Cole'? A: The author of 'Thomas Cole' is Earl A. Powell III, who is the director of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in decent shape for reading.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a professional presentation.
- Q: When was 'Thomas Cole' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1990.
- Q: What is the size of the book? A: The book measures 9.5 inches by 11 inches, making it a substantial volume suitable for showcasing its illustrations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students or enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is suitable for art students and enthusiasts who wish to learn more about Thomas Cole and the Hudson River School of painting.
- Q: How many pages does 'Thomas Cole' have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What edition is 'Thomas Cole'? A: This is the first edition of 'Thomas Cole'.