New York's Golden Age of Bridges by Harold Holzer (English) Hardcover Book

Description: New York's Golden Age of Bridges by Harold Holzer In New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges, artist Antonio Masis paintings and Joan Marans Dims text encourage the understanding and appreciation of the art and history of the citys nine "Golden-Age" bridges, explore the connections theyve fostered, and reveal their impact on the city, nation, and world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges, artist Antonio Masi teams up with writer and New York City historianJoan Marans Dim to offer a multidimensional exploration of New York Citys nine major bridges, their artistic andcultural underpinnings, and their impact worldwide.The tale of New York Citys bridges begins in 1883, when the Brooklyn Bridge rose majestically over the East River, signaling the start of Americas "Golden Age" of bridge building. The Williamsburg followed in 1903, the Queensboro (renamed the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge) and the Manhattan in 1909, the George Washington in 1931, the Triborough (renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge) in 1936, the Bronx-Whitestone in 1939, the Throgs Neck in 1961, and the Verrazano-Narrows in 1964. Each of these classic bridges has its own story, and the books paintings show the majesty and artistry, while the essays fill in the fascinating details ofits social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental history.Americas great bridges, built almost entirely by immigrant engineers, architects, and laborers, have come to symbolize not only labor and ingenuity but also bravery and sacrifice. The building of each bridge took a human toll. The Brooklyn Bridges designer and chief engineer, John A. Roebling, himself died in the service of bridge building. But beyond those stories is another narrative-one that encompasses the dreams and ambitions of a city, and eventually a nation. At this moment in Asia and Europe many modern, largescale, long-span suspension bridges are being built. They are the progeny of New York Citys Golden Age bridges. This book comes along at the perfect moment to place these great public projects into their historical and artistic contexts and to inform and delight artists, engineers, historians, architects, and city planners. In addition to the historical and artistic perspectives, New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges explores the inestimable connections that bridges foster, and reveals the extraordinary impact of the nine Golden Age bridges on the city, the nation, and the world. Author Biography Harold Holzer is Roger Hertog Fellow at the New-York Historical Society and one of the nations leading authorities on Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era. He is chairman of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation and has written, co-written, or edited forty-seven books, most recently Lincoln and the Power of the Press. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter One: The Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883 Chapter Two: The Williamsburg Bridge, December 19, 1903 Chapter Three: The Queensboro Bridge, March 30, 1909 Chapter Four: The Manhattan Bridge, December 31, 1909 Chapter Five: The George Washington Bridge, October 25, 1931 Chapter Six: The Triborough Bridge, July 11, 1936 (renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge on August 8, 2008) Chapter Seven: The Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, April 29, 1939 Chapter Eight: The Throgs Neck Bridge, January 11, 1961 Chapter Nine: The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, November 21, 1964 Acknowledgments Selected Bibliography Review "Antonio Masi is quite simply an astonishing painter. His large-scale watercolor paintings have a grandeur to them that is most appropriate to his subject of the awe-inspiring New York City bridges he loves to portray. He is able to capture changing weather, the feel of endless traffic, and the atmosphere of the vibrant and bustling city these engineering marvels serve, but most of all Antonio portrays their majesty and grace. Anyone who loves the experience that is New York will want to own and absorb this book-these are images that are timeless." -- -Claudia Seymour President, Salmagundi "... Offer[s] a multidimensional exploration of New York Citys nine major bridges... Each of these classic bridges has its own story, and the books paintings show the majesty and artistry, while the essays fill in the fascinating details of its social, cultural, economic, political and environmental history." -The Artists Life "Many books have been written about the bridges of New York, as evidenced by the volumes cited in this work. Yet, the idea of framing descriptive text and a highly personalized story around critically acclaimed works of fine art is a unique approach. Through the visual interpretation of Antonio Masi, the bridges take on different personae according to mood, physicality, vantage point, and time of day. Joan Marans Dims essays are a translation of the process for the reader and viewer and bring a contextual richness to viewing the works that might otherwise be missing." -- -Nancy Murphy Cricco University Archivist, New York University "New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges" uses paintings by Antonio Masi and essays by Joan Marans Dim to span the gaps in the skyline by focusing on the physical connections that helped create Greater New York." -The New York Times "For most of us bridges are massive immovable structures of steel, cement and cables; marvels of engineering that we dont understand. We take them for granted as they transport us from one place to another. As seen through the eyes of Antonio Masi and portrayed in his powerful paintings bridges become beautiful, and as ethereal as medieval cathedrals. His paintings, like the bridges, also take us from one place to another. Antonios place is a place where his artistic vision, his magical light and movement let us understand his personal connection to these bridges and marvel at the beauty he presents for our enjoyment." -- -Jim McFarlane President, American Watercolor Society "Poetic and enlightening, New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges pairs Antonio Masis masterful watercolors with Joan Marans Dims entertaining essays. Masi makes his own contribution to the rich artistic heritage celebrating the citys great landmarks. His command of watercolor conveys both the mighty weight and the evocative delicacy of New Yorks soaring spans, while Dims commentary offers insights into the artists life-long engagement with the subject, his aims and influences. Their stirring collaboration will take its place on the bookshelves of New York devotees." -- -Pamela N. Koob Curator, Permanent Collection, The Art Students League of New York Promotional Bridges to me are a connection, not just joining two landmasses, but an emotional state, one that acts as an invisible thread binding the past and future. -Antonio Masi Long Description In New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges, artist Antonio Masi teams up with writer and New York City historian Joan Marans Dim to offer a multidimensional exploration of New York Citys nine major bridges, their artistic and cultural underpinnings, and their impact worldwide. The tale of New York Citys bridges begins in 1883, when the Brooklyn Bridge rose majestically over the East River, signaling the start of Americas "Golden Age" of bridge building. The Williamsburg followed in 1903, the Queensboro (renamed the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge) and the Manhattan in 1909, the George Washington in 1931, the Triborough (renamed the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge) in 1936, the Bronx-Whitestone in 1939, the Throgs Neck in 1961, and the Verrazano-Narrows in 1964. Each of these classic bridges has its own story, and the books paintings show the majesty and artistry, while the essays fill in the fascinating details of its social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental history. Americas great bridges, built almost entirely by immigrant engineers, architects, and laborers, have come to symbolize not only labor and ingenuity but also bravery and sacrifice. The building of each bridge took a human toll. The Brooklyn Bridges designer and chief engineer, John A. Roebling, himself died in the service of bridge building. But beyond those stories is another narrative--one that encompasses the dreams and ambitions of a city, and eventually a nation. At this moment in Asia and Europe many modern, largescale, long-span suspension bridges are being built. They are the progeny of New York Citys Golden Age bridges. This book comes along at the perfect moment to place these great public projects into their historical and artistic contexts and to inform and delight artists, engineers, historians, architects, and city planners. In addition to the historical and artistic perspectives, New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges explores the inestimable connections that bridges foster, and reveals the extraordinary impact of the nine Golden Age bridges on the city, the nation, and the world. Review Quote "The history of our bridges is fascinating as set forth in New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges by Antonio Masi and Joan Marans Dim. Ive always loved the unique look of the many bridges connecting Manhattan to the other four boroughs of New York City. Now that Ive been honored by having my name attached to the Queensboro Bridge, I have an even greater interest in reading the history of all the other bridges as well."-Ed Koch, former mayor of New York City "This book pays artistic tribute to the existence of great bridges--a wonderful achievement."-Gay Talese, author of A Writers Life "For more than a century, New Yorks bridges have stood as expressions of our citys monumental gifts: of ingenuity, pragmatism, grit, and vision. Antonio Masi and Joan Marans Dim pay memorable tribute to these remarkable structures and the people who built them, connecting stories of immigrant sacrifice, political battles, feats of engineering, and transcendent architecture in much the same way that the bridges themselves connect the complex mosaic of New York."-John Sexton, President, New York University "Visionary engineer and inventor John A. Roebling united the great cities of New York and Brooklyn with the worlds longest suspension bridge in 1883. Eight great bridges culminating with the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in 1964 followed--each an engineering marvel that reshaped the city. Many artists have found inspiration in these majestic structures but few captured the wonders of these iconic spans as clearly as this series of paintings by Antonio Masi."-Rob Del Bagno, Manager of Exhibitions, New York Transit Museum "Antonio Masis haunting watercolors demonstrate the eloquence of gesture and erasure. Bold in design, each picture presents a structure that is both an ideal and a ruin. By restricting his palette and layering multiple glazes, Antonio creates an atmosphere that corresponds to consciousness as it is prompted, clouded, and revised by time. As an edifice, the bridge is an icon of aspiration; as a picture by Antonio Masi, it is a locus of memory. Antonios and his grandfathers story is the citys story, which Joan Moran Dim deftly weaves in and around the stories of New Yorks magnificent bridges in this beautiful, rewarding book."-Maureen Bloomfield, editor in chief of The Artists Magazine "Poetic and enlightening, New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges pairs Antonio Masis masterful watercolors with Joan Marans Dims entertaining essays. Masi makes his own contribution to the rich artistic heritage celebrating the citys great landmarks. His command of watercolor conveys both the mighty weight and the evocative delicacy of New Yorks soaring spans, while Dims commentary offers insights into the artists life-long engagement with the subject, his aims and influences. Their stirring collaboration will take its place on the bookshelves of New York devotees."-Pamela N. Koob, Curator, Permanent Collection, The Art Students League of New York "The life, energy, and genius of the city imbue Antonio Masis artistry." -Paul Ching-Bor, Artist, Art Instructor "Antonio Masi is quite simply an astonishing painter. His large-scale watercolor paintings have a grandeur to them that is most appropriate to his subject of the awe-inspiring New York City bridges he loves to portray. He is able to capture changing weather, the feel of endless traffic, and the atmosphere of the vibrant and bustling city these engineering marvels serve, but most of all Antonio portrays their majesty and grace. Anyone who loves the experience that is New York will want to own and absorb this bookthese are images that are timeless."-Claudia Seymour, President, Salmagundi "Many books have been written about the bridges of New York, as evidenced by the volumes cited in this work. Yet, the idea of framing descriptive text and a highly personalized story around critically acclaimed works of fine art is a unique approach. Through the visual interpretation of Antonio Masi, the bridges take on different personae according to mood, physicality, vantage point, and time of day. Joan Marans Dims essays are a translation of the process for the reader and viewer and bring a contextual richness to viewing the works that might otherwise be missing."-Nancy Murphy Cricco, University Archivist, New York University "For most of us bridges are massive immovable structures of steel, cement and cables; marvels of engineering that we dont understand. We take them for granted as they transport us from one place to another. As seen through the eyes of Antonio Masi and portrayed in his powerful paintings bridges become beautiful, and as ethereal as medieval cathedrals. His paintings, like the bridges, also take us from one place to another. Antonios place is a place where his artistic vision, his magical light and movement let us understand his personal connection to these bridges and marvel at the beauty he presents for our enjoyment."-Jim McFarlane, President, American Watercolor Society ". . . Offer[s] a multidimensional exploration of New York Citys nine major bridges. . . Each of these classic bridges has its own story, and the books paintings show the majesty and artistry, while the essays fill in the fascinating details of its social, cultural, economic, political and environmental history."-The Artists Life "New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges provides a fine survey of its bridges and their history. Built almost entire by immigrants, these bridges are commemorated here by artist Antonio Masi and New York City historian Joan Marans Dim... Packed with Masis color paintings and Dims essays on the historical, social, economic and political evolution of bridge-building in the region, New Yorks Golden Age of Bridges is sure to reach well beyond state boundaries to interest any with an interest in immigrant, American, or construction history." -Midwest Book Review Artist Antonio Masis magnificent, misty watercolors are reason enough to look at this title."-Gay Ann Loesch (AASL) "A must for any collection with an interest in art, bridge engineering, and New York City history."-Midwest Book Review Promotional "Headline" Bridges to me are a connection, not just joining two landmasses, but an emotional state, one that acts as an invisible thread binding the past and future. --Antonio Masi Details ISBN0823240657 Short Title NEW YORKS GOLDEN AGE OF BRIDGE Language English Illustrator Antonio Masi ISBN-10 0823240657 ISBN-13 9780823240654 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 759.13 Illustrations Yes Publisher Fordham University Press Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-11-01 Imprint Fordham University Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2011-11-01 AU Release Date 2011-11-01 NZ Release Date 2011-11-01 US Release Date 2011-11-01 Author Harold Holzer Pages 140 Alternative 9780823253074 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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