This comprehensive history of American art examines the development of sculpture, graphic arts, and painting from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The author provides in-depth analysis of notable works and artists, as well as discussing the influence of European art movements on American art. Hartmann's writing is engaging and accessible, making this book an excellent resource and an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of American art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.