Portrait of a Nation, Second Edition

Men and Women Who Have Shaped America

National Portrait Gallery

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Smithsonian Books
15 November 2015

Art styles not defined by date; Portraits in art

A striking compilation of portraits selected from the National Portrait Gallery, this volume encapsulates the spirit of a nation through the remarkable citizens who have made their mark on its history.

This essential volume showcases portraits of prominent Americans who have influenced the nation's history from its earliest days to the present. It features 150 paintings, photographs, drawings, posters, sculptures, screenprints, and digital video stills carefully selected from the National Portrait Gallery of leading politicians, artists, athletes, celebrities, and scholars. Each image is accompanied by commentary that illuminates the person's life and legacy. Subjects include Mark Twain, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, Louis Armstrong, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, John Steinbeck, Venus and Serena Williams, Bruce Springsteen, Pedro Martinez, and Oprah Winfrey. Portrait of a Nation is a compelling composite portrait of America.

By: National Portrait Gallery
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781588344946
ISBN 10: 1588344940
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 15 November 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The National Portrait Gallery, which averages one million visits per year, is dedicated to the exhibition and study of portraits of people who have made significant contributions to American history and culture. It is the only museum of its kind in the United States to reflect the connection between American history, biography, and art.