In this book, Frederic Fairchild Sherman provides a survey of American painting from the colonial period to the present day. He examines the achievements and styles of such great painters as John Singleton Copley, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, and Jackson Pollock, and assesses their place in the history of American art. He also discusses the latest trends and developments in American painting, such as abstract expressionism, pop art, and neo-expressionism. This book is an excellent resource for art lovers and students of American culture and history. 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.