Oregon Painters: The First Hundred Years (1859-1959): Index and Biographical Dictionary [Hardcover]

Ginny Allen (Author), Jody Klerit (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

Richly illustrated with color plates of paintings from institutional and private collections as well as black-and-white photographs, this reference guide is the only comprehensive volume on early Oregon painters. Listings for over 500 Oregon artists offer biographical details and note where their work was shown and where it is now held. Additional essays on early art museums and art organizations, art galleries and exhibition spaces, and the Federal Art Projects of the 1930s show how the state created itself artistically.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[This] book is a combination of visual delight ... and a literally encyclopedic knowledge of [the] subject."--Dan Hays, Salem Statesman Journal "Because the book reveals such gems as one of the few early African American artists in Portland [Thelma Johnson Streat], Oregon Painters is an invaluable reference guide."--Randy Gragg, Portland Oregonian

About the Author

Ginny Allen and Jody Klevit are docents at the Portland Art Museum.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 341 pages
• Publisher: Oregon Historical Society Press; First Edition edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875952712
• ISBN-13: 978-0875952710
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,178,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oregon's Rich History of Art, January 6, 2000

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Stuart Lishan (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Painters: The First Hundred Years (1859-1959): Index and Biographical Dictionary (Hardcover)

Oregon Painters: The First Hundred Years is the definitive book on the history of art in Oregon. Ginny Allen and Josie Klevit have written a resource book that goes beyond the genre. It sets a new standard to which all future books on this subject will be held to. As useful as any dictionary for looking up general information it also entertains the reader with biographies of the painters that run from brief and factual to lengthy and colorful. A generous selection of color plates makes this book a feast for the eyes as well. This book belongs in the librarey of gallery owners, art collectors, historians and anybody with the slightest interest in the Pacific Northwest or art in general.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have resource on Oregon artists, January 14, 2000

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Gregory L. Nelson "Author" (Salem, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Painters: The First Hundred Years (1859-1959): Index and Biographical Dictionary (Hardcover)

This book sets the standard for reference works on regional artists. Anyone interested in art of the period will enjoy it immensely. There are articles that help define the art movements of the day and wonderful information on over 500 artists - many of them can only be found here. I use this book as a tool in collecting, and any serious collector should not be without it. Have one in your home, your office, and your car (for those finds at estate sales). With this book Oregon artists have come into their own. In addition it is a beautiful book just to browse.