Lavishly illustrated, meticulously researched, and gracefullywritten, this is the definitive study of California's distinctivestyle ofImpressionism.At a time when interest in all forms ofregional Impressionism continues to grow, California Impressionismcommands the greatest interest of all. The richly colored,exuberantly painted canvases by such artists as Franz Bischoff,Selden Gile, Richard Miller, Guy Rose, and William Wendt are soughtwith increasing avidity by collectors and museums alike, in athriving market that extends far beyond the West Coast.In hiswide-ranging introductory essay, Dr. Gerdts explores the context ofCalifornia Impressionism, surveying the movement's sources abroad,the most influential exhibitions in America, and the criticalresponses to the art and the artists. Will South supplies agraceful chronological narrative of the movement, starting with itsroots in the Hudson River School and other American art and tracingthe trajectory of California Impressionism from its innovations int
Sony Pictures’ eye-popping animated version of Judi and Ron Barrett’s beloved children’s book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs recasts the classic story with a contemporary look and plot. This book describes, through revealing behind-the-scenes discussions and amazing developmental art, how this visual feast came to be. Presented in a bold, die-cut slipcase that could have been designed by Flint Lockwood himself, this lavishly illustrated account is a delight for fans of the book and animation buffs alike.