In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein (Charles M. Russell Center Series on Art and Photography of the American West) [Hardcover]

Peter H. Hassrick (Author), Elizabeth J. Cunningham (Author), Sarah E. Boehme (Contributor), Skip Keith Miller (Contributor), James Moore (Contributor), Jerry N. Smith (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0806139374 | ISBN-13: 978-0806139371 | Publication Date: September 2008

This volume is the definitive work on Blumenschein's life and art, reproducing masterworks from a new exhibit along with additional works and historical photographs to form the most comprehensive assemblage of his paintings ever published.

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About the Author

Peter H. Hassrick is Director of the Institute of Western American Art, Denver Art Museum, and the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Drawn to Yellowstone: Artists in America's First National Park.

Elizabeth J. Cunningham is an independent art scholar, curator, lecturer, and writer as well as an authority on Blumenschein.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 399 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (September 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806139374
• ISBN-13: 978-0806139371
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,582,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handsome, January 15, 2011

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This review is from: In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein (Paperback)

This comprehensive account of the life and work of one of the founder members of the Taos Society of Artists demonstrates the artist's role not just in Taos or Western art, but also the influence he brought to bear on the wider American art scene.

The various essays look at the artist's background, his early work as an illustrated, and his development as a painter. They consider the influences on his work including his musical training, and his part in the preservation of the American Indian culture.

This is a substantial, authoritative and well documented study. The book includes a chronology, bibliography, exhibition check-list, copious notes to the text, and a full index. It is also well illustrated with around 100 full colour plates of the artist's not too prolific output, along with numerous monochrome pictures and photographs.

This substantial tome is beautifully designed and produced, and claims to provide to most comprehensive assemblage of the artist's work ever published. It is certainly a handsome and informative book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uneven works of genius, July 29, 2009

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Brad Teare (Providence, Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein (Paperback)

I was initially disappointed with this book as I felt there weren't enough quality paintings represented. But as I scanned the text I learned that Blumenschein wasn't as productive as some artists. He would actually work on some of his paintings for ten years or more. But what Blumenschein lacks in quantity he makes up for in quality. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of large reproductions in this book, I was just surprised at the non-uniformity of the painting.

While it is true that the overall quality of Blumenschein's work is a bit uneven his best paintings really are works of genius and I can't imagine not having this book in my collection.

If you love paintings that use thick, rich paint this book is a must.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, January 20, 2009

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Laurie S. Gilleon "laurie.bigsky" (Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book! The illustrations are many, large, clear and of very good color. I'd say this book is a must have for any Blumenschein fan!