Download or read book The Drawing of America written by Marshall B. Davidson and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1983 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davidson traces the growth of the United States as reflected in drawings and paintings. He begins with 16th century views of the New World and progresses into colonial America, the Revolutionary War, westward expansion, the growth of cities and commerce, and so on up to the modern age. Mostly in black and white -- charcoal, ink and pencil sketches -- but a few watercolors and pastels add splashes of color, the artwork illuminates the historical background. ISBN 0-8109-0807-7 : $50.00.