From Library Journal
This exciting exhibition catalog is worthy of its subject. Genius technician and colorist, master at capturing detail as well as "the sublime," successful showman, adventurer, and accomplished amateur architect, Church ranks as one of the leading figures in 19th-century American art. Kelly and Ryan have written outstanding essays on the artist's career and the creation of "Olana," his Persian-inspired home. In one fascinating and unusual offering, Gould explores Church's scientific "world view" and considers how it was profoundly challenged by Darwin's writings. The nearly 50 glorious color plates are supplemented by over twice as many color and black-and-white illustrations. Useful appendixes include an unfinished but annotated biography of Church by a close friend, an exhibition checklist, and a chronology. The catalog is a blockbuster, reminiscent of one of Church's monumental paintings and worthy of emulation in its thorough and somewhat unconventional approach. Highly recommended.
-Kathleen Eagen Johnson, Historic Hudson Valley, Tarrytown, N . Y Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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