Yankee Stonecutters The First American School Of Sculpture 1800-1850

Yankee Stonecutters: The First American School of Sculpture 1800-1850 is a book written by Albert TenEyck Gardner that explores the emergence of the first American school of sculpture during the early 19th century. The book focuses on the work of a group of skilled stonecutters from New England who developed a unique style of sculpture that combined traditional European techniques with a distinctly American sensibility. Through detailed analysis of individual artists and their works, Gardner reveals the innovative methods and approaches that these sculptors employed to create some of the most iconic American sculptures of the period. He also explores the social and cultural context in which they worked, examining the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the rise of nationalism, and the changing attitudes towards art and aesthetics in America.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the sculptures, as well as historical images and documents that provide a vivid picture of the time and place in which they were created. It is a comprehensive and engaging study of an important chapter in American art history, and an essential resource for anyone interested in sculpture, art, or American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.