Art of the Americas: From Before Columbus to the Present Day

The book is a hardcover with signs of wear on the spine and edges. There is no dust jacket. The binding remains intact, though the cover shows some scuffing and wear typical of a book from 1948. No inscriptions or library markings are present, maintaining the book's clean interior.

Art of the Americas: From Before Columbus to the Present Day, edited by the Editors of Art News, was published by The Art Foundation, Inc. in New York in 1948. This hardcover edition is part of the Art News Annual series, specifically Volume XVIII. The book provides a comprehensive pictorial survey of the art from the Americas, spanning from pre-Columbian times to the modern era. The foreword, contributed by Frank Crowninshield, adds context and depth to the exploration of this rich artistic heritage. The book is distributed by Simon and Schuster, New York, and is printed and bound in the USA. This edition is valuable to collectors and historians interested in the evolution of art across the American continents. While no dust jacket is present, the book remains a significant artifact for those studying art history. The binding is intact, though the cover shows signs of wear consistent with its age.