An American Point of View 18 the most comprehensive study to date on this collection which holds masterpieces of American art from Colonial Times to World War 11 including artists such as John Singleteton Copley. Frederick Edwin Church, Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper. Full--colour reproductions are paired with texts describing the works and placing them in a historical context. In addition to informative analyses of individual masterpieces in the collection. the catalogue includes two longer essays and many photographs of the two museums. The first essay explores the philosophy and experiences of Ambassador Daniel J. Terra. the establishment of his collection. and the creation of his two museums in America, The second essay traces the beginnings of the Giverny museum from 1986 to its opening in 1992 to its evolution over the past ten years with special attention given to Terra's goals. With an introduction written by American art specialist Wanda Corn and previously unpublished information on the selected works of art. this catalogue is a useful tool for scholars of American art, Its numerous reproductions and readable text. make it equally enjoyable as a summary of a major collection for amateur art lovers. An American Point of View. The Daniel J. Terra Collection is published on the occasion of the exhibitions D'une colone a une collection held at the Musee d'Art Americain Giverny from March 29 to June 16. 2002 and A Place on the Avenue: Terra Museum of' American Art Celebrates Fifteen Years in Chicago held at the Terra Museum of American Art in Chicago from November 2, 2002 to March 2, 2003.
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