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One of the twelve men who walked on the moon had the unique perspective of an artist and this book shares this vision through 120 of his paintings. In addition, Apollo flight manager Gene Kranz recalls the historical drama of the era from his perspective on the ground and art critic Donald Kurspit places this work in the context of contemporary art and landscape painting. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)759.13The arts Painting History, geographic treatment, biography United States and Canada United StatesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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Accompanying the art are commentaries from art critic Donald Kuspit, cultural geographer William Fox, and museum director Louis Zona addressing the astronaut’s work in the context of contemporary art and landscape painting. Apollo flight director Gene Krantz, recalls the historical drama of the Apollo flights from his eyewitness perspective on Earth.
This one-of-a-kind chronicle tells the story of man’s indomitable spirit as only one who has been there could accomplish. This unputdownable volume will keep readers enthralled and inspired as they return again and again to immerse themselves in these amazing paintings.
Highly recommended. (