Country Artwalks from Maine to Maryland - Softcover

Harrison, Marina; Rosenfeld, Lucy D.

9780762736652: Country Artwalks from Maine to Maryland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762736658 ISBN 13: 9780762736652

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 2007

A unique collection of forty-two outings of artistic discovery along the northeast corridor, this book is for anyone with a curiosity for exploring unusual places of artistic interest. It is both an inspiring armchair read and a practical take-along guide. Each outing has a sense of place, whether as a site for art or an artist, and includes studios, foundries, and workshops, historic artist's colonies, eccentric outdoor monuments, artistic gardens, and landscapes that inspired renowned artists. Driving directions, activities, and nearby attractions are also provided.

Whether following the footsteps of the Hudson River school artists to the magnificent views they painted, touring a vast foundry to observe sculpture-casting first hand, or cavorting with a giraffe, a camel, a swan, and even a unicorn, all made of greenery, readers will gain a true sense of the artist’s space and individual vision. In their search for sites of artistic history or visual appeal, the authors have omitted the more popular tourist spots.

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From the Back Cover:

Your Guide to Artistic Discovery Explore unusual places of artistic interest with this fascinating guide to historic studios and art colonies, craft villages, sculpture parks, and more. All are open to the public, although many are remote gems. From the homes of Frederick Church, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and Jackson Pollock to the landscapes that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe, Thomas Cole, and Grandma Moses, each of these forty-two road trips from Maine to Maryland leads to a unique artistic world.

About the Author:

Marina Harrison and Lucy Rosenfeld have collaborated on numerous travel guidebooks dedicated to outdoor activities enjoyed on foot. Harrison lives in Palisades, New York, and Rosenfeld in Leonia, New Jersey.

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