Central Park NYC : an architectural view / Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams.

Main entry:

Zega, Andrew, artist, author.

Title & Author:

Central Park NYC : an architectural view / Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams.

Publication:

New York : Rizzoli, 2013.
New York : Distributed to the U.S. Trade by Random House

Description:

208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 32 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 204) and index.
"The people's park" -- The mall -- Bethesda terrace -- The belvedere -- Conservatory garden -- Lakes, ponds and meers -- Bridges and arches -- Rustic shelters -- A sculptural bestiary -- Memorials and monuments -- The obelisk -- The USS Maine monument -- Buildings and projects.

Summary:

"Whether depicted as originally designed or in contemporary portraits, Central Park's architectural and ornamental highlights are delineated in ravishing watercolors rendered in exquisite detail. With chapters firmly grounded by extensive research and informed by a broad knowledge of architectural and social history--complemented by numerous contemporary and archival photographs, as well as maps of the park--the authors examine the actors, intentions and ideas guiding the creation and evolution of this national treasure and delve into its many extraordinary details, offering us a fresh vision of New York's beloved Central Park"--Jacket.

ISBN:

(cloth)
9780847840794
9780847840793 (dust jacket)
0847840794 (dust jacket)

Subject:

Zega, Andrew Themes, motives.
Dams, Bernd H. Themes, motives.
Parks in art.
Watercolor painting, American 21st century.
Parcs dans l'art.
Aquarelle américaine 21e siècle.
Themes, motives.
Watercolor painting, American.
Central Park (New York, N.Y.) History.
Central Park (New York, N.Y.) In art.
Central Park (New York, N.Y.) Histoire.
New York (State) New York Central Park.

Form/genre:

Art.
History.

Added entries:

Dams, Bernd H., artist, author.

Central Park New York City

Holdings:

Location: Library main 284878
Call No.: BIB 224110
Status: Available

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