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Frederic Remington : the masterworks by Michael Edward Shapiro ( Book )
8 editions published between 1988 and 1991 in English and held by 1,548 libraries worldwide

Masks : faces of culture by John W Nunley ( Book )
7 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 1,270 libraries worldwide
"Transporting readers across centuries and continents, this volume presents masks from all over the world. 200 colorplates provide such stunning and diverse examples as an intricately carved coronation mask from Cameroon; an exquisite gold Egyptian mummy mask; colorful Mexican Day of the Dead masks; and breathtaking Noh theater masks from Japan." "Accompanying the photographs are essays tracing the functions of masks throughout history, written by scholars in the fields of art history, anthropology, decorative arts and design, and theater. John Nunley examines cross-cultural themes in his discussion of the origins of masks and their use in rituals. He also analyzes the phenomenon of men who "cross-dress" in masquerade, because women are not allowed to wear masks in many societies." "John Emigh and Lesley K. Ferris explore the role of masks in theater, whose roots lie in ritual performance. Cara McCarty looks at the ways in which masks are featured in the medium of film as well. But these artistic examples are not the only masks found in industrial societies. McCarty also discusses the proliferation of masks for physical protection, in areas such as military combat, sports competitions, and space exploration."--BOOK JACKET.

Orazio and Artemisia Gentileschi by Keith Christiansen ( Book )
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 1,125 libraries worldwide

The American West; painters from Catlin to Russell by Larry Curry ( Book )
2 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 1,077 libraries worldwide

Henri Matisse : paper cut-outs ( Book )
6 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 1,045 libraries worldwide

The West as America : reinterpreting images of the frontier, 1820-1920 ( Book )
5 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 955 libraries worldwide

George Caleb Bingham ( Book )
7 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 854 libraries worldwide

Roy Lichtenstein, 1970-1980 by Roy Lichtenstein ( Book )
4 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 712 libraries worldwide

Vincent Van Gogh and the painters of the petit boulevard by Cornelia Homburg ( Book )
3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 687 libraries worldwide

In the light of Italy : Corot and early open-air painting by Philip Conisbee ( Book )
3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 656 libraries worldwide
Prominent art historians Philip Conisbee, Sarah Faunce, Jeremy Strick, Peter Galassi, and Vincent Pomarede discuss the cultural, theoretical, and art historical background of this school of outdoor painting. They examine the early history of open-air painting, its theory and practice, the sites of Rome and southern Italy that were painted, and the delicate balance that existed among realism, memory and imagination. A rich selection of representative paintings is discussed and reproduced. The book is the catalogue for an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Saint Louis Art Museum.