Edward Hopper Encyclopedia

Edward Hopper was one of the most prominent American realist painters of the twentieth century. This comprehensive encyclopedia is a cross-referenced guide to Hopper’s life and art. More than 200 entries focus on his oeuvre, including his most noteworthy oil paintings, watercolors and etchings. The remaining entries highlight individuals central to Hopper’s life and career, places where he created art, as well as relevant art terminology. The 350 entries offer a quick and easy source for information for teachers, students, museum and gallery devotees, as well as anyone interested in learning about Hopper.

Lenora Mamunes is an accomplished pen-and-ink artist who studied in New York City. She serves as a trustee for the Edward Hopper House Art Center in Nyack, New York.

Lenora Mamunes
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 196
Bibliographic Info: appendices, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2011
pISBN: 978-0-7864-4356-7
eISBN: 978-0-7864-8643-4
Imprint: McFarland

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments viii

Preface 1

How to Use This Encyclopedia 3

The Encyclopedia 5

Appendix A. Life Chronology 147

Appendix B. Solo and Retrospective Exhibitions, 1920–2010 155

Appendix C. Chronology of Cited Artworks 158

Bibliography 173

Index 181

“an important resource for anyone interested in learning more about this important artist and his works”—ARBA; “very useful…excellent”—Reference Reviews.