The Art of Howard Terpning

by Howard Terpning

Book Overview

More than one hundred color reproductions--accompanied by an illuminating text by Elmer Kelton--capture the rich history and culture of native Americans in artwork inspired by the traditions of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553081136
• ISBN13: 9780553081138
• Release Date: August 1992
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.4" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful book

This book is a work of art in itself. Not only are there beautiful pictures, but the narrative that goes with each picture is very well written and informative. You learn that Terpning is as much a historian as he is an artist. When he depicts a person from a particular tribe, he paints the correct clothing and hair style for that tribe. I also learned that various tribes had different facial structures.

A greatest master from 20th century

Howard Terpning is the one of the if not the best artist in this century.His spectacular artistic style is definitly far more superior to any other famous artists out there.The way he uses his colors and the way he applies brush strokes is unbelievable.When you read this book written by Elmer Kelton you will travel back in time and enjoy beautiful paintings done by a master.Such a great book,as a proffesional artist I recommend this every artist,art enthusiast and Indian art lovers,hurry up before it becomes out of print.