San Antonio in Color

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Author: W. B. Thompson

ISBN-10: 1595340033

ISBN-13: 9781595340030

Category: Art by Subjects

"San Antonio in Color captures both the city's historic sites, including the old Catholic missions, the Paseo del Rio, and the Spanish Governor's Palace, as well as cultural institutions, such as the McNay Art Museum, the Carver Community Cultural Center, and the San Antonio Public Library. Completing the visual tour are scenes from San Antonio's neighborhoods, festivals, and popular haunts - a west side ice house, King William's stately architecture, mariachis, and the annual rodeo. W. B....

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Flamboyant hues and a bold mixed-media style make for a stunning visual tribute to the city of San Antonio. Quotes and captions accompany over 80 color reproductions of paintings by W. B. Thompson, whose influences include Vincent van Gogh and fauvist Raoul Dufy. San Antonio's loveliest attractions are portrayed, including the old Catholic missions, cobblestone lined Paseo del Rio, and the Governor's Palace, labeled "the most beautiful building in San Antonio" by National Geographic. Renditions of a local rodeo and a taqueria on the historic West Side assure that the full flavors and authenticity of this laid-back city come through. An appendix provides additional background on each painting.

\ From Barnes & NobleThis alluring pictorial presents San Antonio through the eyes of contemporary impressionist W. B. "Bill" Thompson. San Antonio in Color features over 80 reproductions of Thompson's mixed-media art of the beautiful and historic Texas city. The stunning visual tribute include paintings of old Catholic missions, the Governor's Palace, rodeos, and neighborhoods festivals, in a style that shows the influence of Van Gogh and Matisse. The colorful illustrations are enhanced by quotes and captions.\ \