{"product_id":"9781934491393","title":"Art of the National Parks: Historic Connections, Contemporary Interpretations","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by nineteenth-century painters and photographers, Congress passed legislation preserving America's spectacular natural resources for the enjoyment of all. Today, artists continue to play a significant role in interpreting these iconic panoramas, intimate corners, and diverse wildlife within our national parks. In \u003cb\u003eArt of the National Parks\u003c\/b\u003e, seventy painters and sculptors offer distinctive visions of eight of the nation's most beloved wild lands: Acadia, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion. \u003cb\u003eSusan Hallsten McGarry\u003c\/b\u003e, well-known author and curator, guides readers on a lively journey through the artists' styles, techniques, and philosophies. Art historian\/author \u003cb\u003eJean Stern\u003c\/b\u003e, director of the Irvine Museum, discusses the historic artists who put into motion our nation's conservation consciousness. And \u003cb\u003eTerry Lawson Dunn\u003c\/b\u003e, biologist and educator, highlights the national parks' ecological successes and challenges. With more than 450 artworks, this glorious, large-format book is a must for anyone who has hiked the trails, watched a sunset, marveled at buffalo herds, or yearned to experience our nation's mythic and transformative vistas. It is also an indispensible compendium of artists who are at the forefront of twenty-first-century American landscape and wildlife art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt of the National Parks is available in seven different book jackets depicting the art and beauty from each national park featured in the book. Featured parks include: Acadia, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone\/Tetons, Zion, Everglades, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain. Special cover requests will be accommodated as stock allows based on cover availability. To ensure special handling, please order direct.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SF Design, llc \/ FrescoBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058686083312,"sku":"9781934491393","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781934491393_p0.jpg?v=1769897129","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781934491393","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}