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Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light (Art Institute of Chicago) | 
| Authors: Martha Tedeschi, Kristi Dahm
Creators: Judith Walsh, Karen Huang
Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
Buy New: $26.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 10167
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 228
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 10 x 1
ISBN: 0300119453
Dewey Decimal Number: 759.13
EAN: 9780300119459
ASIN: 0300119453
Publication Date: February 26, 2008
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Finally - A Glorious Reference Book on Homer! May 17, 2008
For those of use who revere Homer as a great American artist and who particularly love his watercolors, this book is what we've waited for. I only wish some of the details and close-ups (which are stunning!) were larger.
One reviewer said that her watercolor teacher is considering a course with this book as a basis. Great idea. I've taught watercolor at Fullerton College for sixteen semesters and I would love to do the same. For years my students and I have conjectured on how Homer worked. This book answers almost every question that can be answered. And the reproductions are excellent. And the work is breathtaking.
Good book to go with exhibit April 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Apart from featuring paintings from the exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute, it provided a lot of information about the watercolor techniques. A great reference book.
Must have book April 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
After seeing someone else's copy I immediately bought my own. Not only is it interesting for anyone who appreciates Homer's watercolors, but it shares methods, techniques and helpful hints used by him for many types of effects and in some cases to cover mistakes. A must have for watercolorists. My instructor is considering giving a class using this book as a basis.
treat your eyes and mind to something beautiful on a dreary winter day February 13, 2008
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I was browsing through the book store at the Art Institute of Chicago and was attracted to a new book that accompanies an upcoming exhibition at the museum. The beautiful cover of the book invited me to pick it up and open it. I know a little about Winslow Homer, but did not appreciate his accomplishments with watercolors until I flipped through this book. The staff at the book store must have thought I was a little nutty as I spent nearly an hour studying the gorgeous artwork and rich information about the artist, his times, and watercolor technique. The most interesting part is how the authors uncovered, just like CSI, how the artist created the pieces and what the watercolors originally looked like. I feel a little guilty buying the book from Amazon and not the Institute's store, but the museum will probably still benefit. This book is perfect for anyone whether you are an artist, a scientist, a lover or art, or just want to treat your eyes and mind to something beautiful on a dreary winter day. I am looking forward to returning to the museum and walking through the exhibition, which opens on February 16th.
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