Books on art in early America : books on art, aesthetics and instruction available in American libraries and bookstores through 1815 / Janice G. Schimmelman.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 262-265) and index.
Summary:
"An extensively cross-referenced bibliography of 183 treatises, instruction manuals and other books related to drawing, painting, engraving, sculpture, artist biography, art history, and aesthetics compiled from bookseller and library catalogues dating from 1719 through 1815 from the areas that during this period ceased being British colonies and became the United States"--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.