Art of the National Parks

This is a fabulous book showcasing the work of 69 painters and sculptors, honoring "America's Best Idea" , eight of America's National Parks. Included are: Acadia National Park, Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Zion National Park. Susan Hallsten McGarry, well-known author and curator, guides readers on a lively journey through the artists' styles, techniques, and philosophies. Art historian/author Jean Stern, director of the Irvine Museum, discusses the historic artists who put into motion our nation's conservation consciousness. And Terry Lawson Dunn, biologist and educator, highlights the national park's ecological successes and challenges.

The art is truly beautiful, and packaged with the insights of the accompanying writings, a treasure to add to your collection. Yosemite pages begin on 264. Within that section, my pages begin on page 287.