Sister Wendy's American masterpieces - Wendy Beckett

A PERSONAL ANTHOLOGYOne of the world's best-loved art historians
Sister Wendy Beckett combines her considerable knowledge of art history and modern art with her unique powers of observation to create an unrivalled personal anthology of over 115 of the greatest masterpieces in American painting. From Albers and Audubon to Warhol and Wyeth
the artists are arranged alphabetically
each represented by one or two key works. Home-grown American favourites such as Homer and Hopper are presented alongside pioneering Europeans who became active in the US
including Duchamp
Hockney and De Kooning
to create a striking juxtaposition of artistic styles and achievements.ILLUMINATING INSIGHTSWhite Flag by Jasper Johns
Early Sunday Morning by Edward Hopper
Blue Poles: No. II by Jackson Pollock and M-Maybe (A Girl's Picture) by Roy Lichtenstein are among the icons of American art featured in this broad-ranging collection. Sister Wendy Beckett offers fresh insights into even the most famous paintings
superbly chronicling the key movements
developments and artists in the history of American painting.