Norman Rockwell Treasury

by Norman Rockwell, Thomas S. Buechner

The very best of America’s favorite American artist—at an unbeatable price.

Norman Rockwell’s works have always enchanted America with their clear-eyed and humorous picture of life in the country’s here are the very best of them, from the Saturday Evening Post covers to The Four Freedoms, a series of paintings done during World War II. Every image still exudes its fresh charm, unsullied by Santa, napping as the elves scurry about him and finish Christmas preparations; Grandma placing a large Thanksgiving turkey on the table, surrounded by her smiling family; a mother, stepping out of a slightly run-down apartment building with arms joyfully outstretched to greet her son, newly returned from the war. From the deeply personal to the political—a black child being led to school by US Marshals in the early days of integration—every piece retains its fascination. Thomas S. Buechner, a distinguished former director of the Brooklyn Museum, examines Rockwell’s style, technique, and development, placing him in perspective as an important force in 20th-century art.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, History, American

216 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2004

About the author

Norman Percevel Rockwell was a 20th century American painter and illustrator. His works enjoy a broad popular appeal in the United States, where Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life scenarios he created for The Saturday Evening Post magazine over more than four decades. Among the best-known of Rockwell's works are the Willie Gillis series, Rosie the Riveter (although his Rosie was reproduced less than others of the day), Saying Grace (1951), and the Four Freedoms series.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could chortle with my sister for hours over this! ; )

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Rockwell - but some of his best paintings aren’t in here.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. I loved it. It was inspiring for the future at times, and nostalgic for days past at others. A really great collection and story in my opinion, though I am no art expert. :)

[Jeanne Lambrianou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely plates of the works.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love Rockwell art, this book is a treasure.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of prints. Over 200 pages. Great book.

[Sherrill Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who doesn't like Norman Rockwell paintings? I enjoyed the text by Thomas S. Buechner.

[Barb Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked learning about another great American Artist. His art is very wholesome and full of expression and often fun!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are big Rockwell fans here. This is a wonderful collection! Every picture tells it's own story. Love it.

[Lorena · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is an amazing artist, I saw an exhibit in Phoenix and loved him. So I had to get the book to remind me of his work.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun collection glancing over Rockwell's career.