The American Spirit; The Paintings of Mort Kunstler

paintings by Mort Künstler ; text by Henry Steele Commager ; essays by M. Stephen Doherty.

Plot

From traditions of Native Americans to depictions of the Civil War to the landing of the Space Shuttle Columbia, more than 185 paintings by artist Mort Kunstler are reproduced in full color here. Mort Künstler is regarded by many as the leading contemporary painter of Civil War scenes. His work is esteemed for its dramatic intensity and for an extraordinary level of authenticity that results from intensive research. Noted Civil War historian, Dr. James I. Robertson Jr., says, "Mort Künstler is the foremost Civil War artist of our time - if not of all time." This collection includes paintings of both depictions of historical events and scenes of daily life are made to stand out by his attention to detail. Commager's text provides an informative descriptive narrative of the artist's education and life.