John Quincy Adams Ward: An Appreciation Written for the National Sculpture Society is a exploration of the life of John Quincy Adams Ward and his contributions to the esoteric world of sculpture and art. Ward is perhaps best known for his numerous public statues depicting famous American legends that are distributed across the east coast. His statue of George Washington stands proudly at the Federal Hall in New York City, and his James A. Garfield monument is a permanent fixture on the United States Capitol grounds in Washington, D.C.
For those unfamiliar with Ward and the nineteen famous sculptures he"s known for, this book offers a complete exploration of his life. Ward"s dedication to the preservation, promotion, and teaching of sculpture was unprecedented and not only was he the founder and the president of the National Sculpture Society, he also was the president of the National Academy of Design, and served as one of the first trustees for the American Academy in Rome. His life"s work was both in crafting beautiful designs and in passing that passion and dedication onto future generations of sculptors.
John Quincy Adams Ward: An Appreciation Written for the National Sculpture Society is a tremendous read for both art enthusiasts and historians. Ward"s passion for art lies at the core of this book and the reader will find it impossible to walk away from the text without feeling some of that same passion resounding within their own hearts. Ward left a legacy that lives on in his sculptures and his unrelenting faith that art continues to live and breathe long after its creator has passed on to the next life.
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