Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell by Adam G. Klein, published by ABDO Publishing Company in September 2005, is an illustrated biography that explores the life and work of the renowned American artist. This 32-page book presents an overview of Rockwell’s contributions to art, particularly his iconic paintings that captured everyday events and small-town life, often featured in magazines like the Saturday Evening Post and Boys’ Life.
Readers will find a detailed account of Rockwell’s childhood, education, and artistic journey, including his illustrations for Mark Twain’s works and his notable paintings during World War II. The book includes sidebars, a glossary, an index, and a phonetics section, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Rockwell’s artistic process and family life. Full-color reproductions of his artwork, such as Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit and Triple Self-Portrait, complement the easy-to-read text, making this edition a valuable resource for those interested in art history and biography.
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American artist Norman Rockwell’s paintings of everyday events and small-town life illustrated magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post, Boys’ Life, McCall’s, and Look. This biography highlights Rockwell’s childhood, education at the Chase School of Art, National Academy of Design, Art Students League and in France, Boy Scout illustrations, work for Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and paintings of soldier Willie Gillis and the Four Freedoms during World War II, as well as his artistic process and family life. Sidebars, a glossary, an index, and a phonetics section accompany easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of Rockwell’s artwork, including Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, Triple Self-Portrait, and The Gossips.
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