An essential guide to the history and development of graphic art in the United States. This well-illustrated volume covers the evolution of printing techniques, commercial art, and illustration, as well as important movements such as the Ashcan School. With detailed biographies of key artists and an extensive bibliography, this book is an invaluable resource for art historians, collectors, and lovers of American design.

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