Art for History's Sake: The Texas Collection of the Witte Museum by Cecilia Steinfeldt |
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Covering a span of time from prehistory to the early 20th century, Ratcliffe examines Texas painting in its historical context. This is not art criticism but history using early paintings as a vehicle. Ratcliffe emphasizes the discrepancy between fact and myth, truth and legend, and he is to be commended for daring to dissect the sacred myths these paintings depict. A vast amount of history is covered quickly, with the more exciting 1800s assessed at a slower pace. The color plates are sharp and clear, though the black-and-white illustrations are sometimes murky. Though this is a very interesting book, it is not appropriate for the casual reader. Recommended for academic libraries, larger public libraries, and Texana collections everywhere.
- Kate Ellis, Baldwin Boettcher Lib., Humble, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Texas history has long been celebrated by historians, fiction writers, and film makers, but this handsome volume represents the first detailed examination of the state's history in paintings. . . . A useful contribution to historians' understanding of how artworks have functioned to create, reflect, and reinforce Americans' visions of this specific part of America's multiple Wests. (Western Historical Quarterly )
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Covering a span of time from prehistory to the early 20th century, Ratcliffe examines Texas painting in its historical context. This is not art criticism but history using early paintings as a vehicle. Ratcliffe emphasizes the discrepancy between fact and myth, truth and legend, and he is to be commended for daring to dissect the sacred myths these paintings depict. A vast amount of history is covered quickly, with the more exciting 1800s assessed at a slower pace. The color plates are sharp and clear, though the black-and-white illustrations are sometimes murky. Though this is a very interesting book, it is not appropriate for the casual reader. Recommended for academic libraries, larger public libraries, and Texana collections everywhere.
- Kate Ellis, Baldwin Boettcher Lib., Humble, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
Texas history has long been celebrated by historians, fiction writers, and film makers, but this handsome volume represents the first detailed examination of the state's history in paintings. . . . A useful contribution to historians' understanding of how artworks have functioned to create, reflect, and reinforce Americans' visions of this specific part of America's multiple Wests. (Western Historical Quarterly )
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