This book is a comprehensive survey of American art from the colonial period to the present day, written by the renowned art historian Frederick Fairchild Sherman. It examines the major artistic movements and styles that have emerged in America, and their relationship to the social and cultural context in which they developed. The author explores the work of major artists, including painters, sculptors, photographers, and architects, and sheds light on the cultural and political forces that have shaped American art over the centuries. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American art and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.