Rockwell

Norman Rockwell is a famous artist who created 4,000 paintings celebrating the American Dream, focusing on everyday life and classic professions. His work is known for its optimism and patriotism and is considered a beloved part of American tradition. This introduction from TASCHEN showcases his key paintings and illustrations, revealing his talents and the values that shaped his success.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Norman Rockwell, a prodigious artist who lived from 1894 to 1978, created an astounding 4,000 paintings throughout his lifetime, excluding a vast array of commissioned editorial, commercial, and advertising work. His untimely death in 1978 was widely mourned as the loss of a national icon, an artist who, like no other, celebrated the American Dream. Rockwell's artistic approach was characterized by a steadfast dedication to traditional composition and relatable subject matter. He eschewed experimentation and avant-garde techniques in favor of creating wholesome, homely paintings with accessible and aspirational appeal. His subjects ranged from classrooms and prom scenes to Thanksgiving feasts, while his most enduring projects were covers for The Saturday Evening Post magazine, calendars, and covers for the Boy Scouts of America's Boys Life publication. Rockwell's work was imbued with optimism and patriotism, often featuring classic professions such as doctors and teachers, as well as the conservative stalwarts of military, family, and faith. President Gerald Ford hailed him as a "beloved part of the American tradition," and his works reveal as much about his own talents as they do about the story of 20th-century America.

This comprehensive artist introduction from TASCHEN brings together a selection of key paintings and illustrations from Rockwell's celebratory and sunny portfolio, as well as some more unusual works that tackle the darker underside of the United States. By examining these diverse works, readers can gain a deeper understanding of an integral American artist and the values and ideals that shaped his remarkable success.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 217 x 266 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836532044