Art of the State Virginia

by Kostyal, K. M.

• ISBN13: 9780810955622
• ISBN10: 0810955628
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

The past is never far from the present in Virginia, the first English colony and home to Colonial Williamsburg. Readers will get a feel for the state and learn why it earned the motto: Virginia Is For Lovers. 125 illustrations, 100 in full color.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Mother of States	8	(4)
Stately Symbols	12	(4)
Virginia Milestones	16	(2)
Picturing the Land	18	(10)
The Atlantic Coast	20	(1)
The Eastern Shore	21	(1)
The Bountiful Bay	22	(2)
Piedmont and Valley	24	(2)
Soft-Folded Mountains	26	(2)
Making History	28	(12)
An English Foothold	30	(2)
To the Manor Born	32	(2)
Breaking with Britain	34	(2)
In the Path of War	36	(4)
Commerce and Culture	40	(10)
"Fruitfullest Virginia"	40	(2)
Harvesting the Sea	42	(2)
Working for Uncle Sam	44	(2)
The Business of History	46	(2)
Smoke and Fire	48	(2)
Articles of Faith	50	(2)
Public Works	52	(8)
Water Wonders	52	(2)
Cresting the Mountains	54	(2)
Heroes and Battlefields	56	(2)
The Art of Politics	58	(2)
Jefferson the Architect	60	(2)
Private Lives	62	(12)
At Home in the Country	64	(2)
At Home in Town	66	(2)
The Art of Hospitality	68	(2)
Eating Well, Virginia Style	70	(2)
A Blooming Feast	72	(2)
Pastimes	74	(2)
Lively and Literary Arts	76	(6)
Tickets for Peanuts	78	(2)
Musical Traditions	80	(2)
Recent Visions	82	(4)
Only in Virginia	86	(4)
Great People and Great Places	88	(2)
Virginia by the Seasons A Perennial Calendar of Events and Festivals	90	(2)
Where to Go Museums, Attractions, Gardens, and Other Arts Resources	92	(3)
Credits	95