Picturing the Past Illustrated Histories and the American Imagination, 1840-1900 |
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| Author:
| Pfitzer, Gregory M. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58834-084-9 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
| Publisher: | Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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The 1840s heralded a revolution in the published presentation of American history. Inexpensive techniques for reproducing visual images allowed established artists, who often had no training in history, to present their own patriotic interpretations of historical events. Meanwhile authors -- encouraged by publishers eager to expand into the popular market -- began to write texts with these images in mind. Picturing the Past explores the impact this symbiotic relationship had on...
More DescriptionThe 1840s heralded a revolution in the published presentation of American history. Inexpensive techniques for reproducing visual images allowed established artists, who often had no training in history, to present their own patriotic interpretations of historical events. Meanwhile authors -- encouraged by publishers eager to expand into the popular market -- began to write texts with these images in mind. Picturing the Past explores the impact this symbiotic relationship had on nineteenth century Americans' understanding of their own history.