The Art of the National Parks
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Art of the National Parks
By (Author) Weldon Owen
Insight Editions
Insight Editions
1st August 2021
29th July 2021
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
704.949363680973
Physical Properties
Hardback
144
Width 241mm, Height 305mm
Description
Explore the majesty of the National Parks through the eyes of contemporary artists.
ART OF THE NATIONAL PARKSis a beautiful art book that displays the unique beauty of each U.S. National Park, as captured by the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series.
Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the worlds foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. The wildly popular poster art that resulted is now available as a collection for the first time in this gorgeous art book.
A contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, each poster is a unique and original reflection of the talent and perspective of the contemporary artist who created it, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks.
Includes art of the Top Ten Most Visited National Parks as rated by the National Park Service:(1) Great Smoky Mountains, (2) Grand Canyon, (3) Rocky Mountain, (4) Zion, (5) Yosemite, (6) Yellowstone, (7) Acadia, (8) Grand Teton, (9) Olympic, and (10) Glacier.
Filled with Facts:Includes a comprehensive history and overview of the flora, fauna, and best sights in each park.
Travel Guide:With seasonality and travel tips,Our National Treasure: The Art of the National Parkscan also be used as a guide for visiting the national parks.
Gift for Nature Lovers:An ideal gift gift for armchair travelers, national park enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates contemporary art and design.
Each Book Gives Back:Sales benefit the National Park Service.
Highlights the unique beauty of each national park SierraClub.com
Author Bio
Fifty-Nine Parks believes that public lands and the art of printmaking are traditions worth preserving. Each of Fifty-Nine Parks posters are beautifully screen printed in the United States and represent artists from around the world. The poster series is archived by the Library of Congress, and a portion from each poster sale is donated to support the conservation of American public lands.
