By John K. Howat. This is the only comprehensive study of the artist available. It is lavishly illustrated and describes the artist's life and work as it details the ways in which he played a part in America's development during the nineteenth century. The author explains the rich complexities of the artist's major works and describes his international travels and the effects it had on his painting career. Full coffee-table size 10x12 213 pages full color photos of paintings, sculptures and Church's home, Olana. index Hardcover