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Folk Art Murals of the Rufus Porter School: New England Landscapes 1825-1845

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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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ISBN
9780764337253
Book Title
Folk Art Murals of the Rufus Porter School : New England Landscapes: 1825-1845
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
Item Length
12 in
Publication Year
2011
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
9.4 in
Author
Linda Carter Lefko
Genre
Design, Travel, Art
Topic
United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Techniques / Painting, Folk & Outsider Art, American / General, Subjects & Themes / General, Decorative Arts
Item Weight
68.1 Oz
Item Width
9 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764337254
ISBN-13
9780764337253
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99513295

Product Key Features

Book Title
Folk Art Murals of the Rufus Porter School : New England Landscapes: 1825-1845
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Techniques / Painting, Folk & Outsider Art, American / General, Subjects & Themes / General, Decorative Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Travel, Art
Author
Linda Carter Lefko
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
9.4 in
Item Weight
68.1 Oz
Item Length
12 in
Item Width
9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-920450
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
751.730974
Synopsis
New England Landscapes 1825 1845. The book takes readers on a virtual tour of Porter School murals in the New England states, dating from the 1820s-1840s. More than 400 color images provide inspiration for historians, researchers, designers, and painters alike. It offers evidence regarding the attribution of these mostly unsigned works, and encourages readers to apply that evidence in reaching their own conclusions., Here is the long awaited update of research on the Rufus Porter Landscape Mural School, greatly expanding the knowledge and understanding of this uniquely American folk art field of the 1820s to 1840s. The text provides detailed documentation never seen before in print. The book takes the reader on a virtual tour of Porter School murals in the New England states, presenting and analyzing more than 400 colorful images, which will provide inspiration for historians, researchers, designers, and painters alike. It offers evidence regarding the attribution of these mostly unsigned works, and encourages readers to apply that evidence in reaching their own conclusions. In addition, there is a section concerning the preservation of historic murals and various challenges and threats to such preservation. Finally, the book offers a "how-to" section that interprets Porter's original published mural painting instructions in terms of modern equipment, materials, and supplies., A look at over 400 New England folk art murals of Rufus Porter and his students. This book is the long awaited update of research on the Rufus Porter Landscape Mural School, greatly expanding the knowledge and understanding of this uniquely American folk art field of the 1820s to 1840s. The text provides detailed documentation never seen before in print, taking the reader on a virtual tour of Porter School murals in the New England states, presenting and analyzing more than 400 colorful images, which will provide inspiration for historians, researchers, designers, and painters alike. It offers evidence regarding the attribution of these mostly unsigned works, and encourages readers to apply that evidence in reaching their own conclusions. In addition, there is a section concerning the preservation of historic murals and various challenges and threats to such preservation. Finally, the book offers a "how-to" section that interprets Porter's original published mural painting instructions in terms of modern equipment, materials, and supplies.
LC Classification Number
ND2610.L44 2011

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    • Folk Art Murals of the Rufus Porter School:New England Landscapes 1825-1845

      This book is an amazing collection of both detailed records and gorgeous photographs of the brief period in America when the practice of beautifying homes with primitive painted wall murals spread throughout the New England area. With hundreds of pictures, and close ups, anyone who is interested in a uniquely American art form will be delighted in this book. though Rufus Porter is predominantly covered, there are a small number of other artists covered. Since I was looking to do some murals in my 160+ old home, this book not only gave me countless ideas, it also has a section on how to copy the style of Rufus Porter, with step-by-step instructions for doing your own walls. Surprisingly, it isn't as difficult as it might seem. I recommend this book to anyone who desires to beautify their ...

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    • A lovely book about Rufus Porter Itinerant Artist with superb illistrations of his murals around New Engand

      This is a great book high quality illustrations of Rufus Porter and friends. Hard cover nice for a coffee table to display. Great new information on the Rufus Porter School of Painting.

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