Autumn 1996 The International Reach of Norman Rockwell, by Laurie Norton Moffatt
Norman Rockwell may be America’s most beloved illustrator, but his reputation is spreading around the globe. The widespread interest in and the appreciation of the universal human emotions and family moments depicted in Rockwell’s work make his paintings an American ambassador to the world.
Growing Up with Dick and Jane: Learning and Living the American Dream, by Carole Kismaric and Marvin Heiferman
At the turn of the century, American textbooks were heavy with words. Excerpts from literature or Bible stories preached moralistic values, mainly without the help of illustrations. William Gray, one of the nation’s leading reading experts, was looking for a better way to teach children to read.The Picturebook Art of Chihiro Iwasaki, by Ann Keay Beneduce
Chihiro Iwasaki’s sensitive interpretations of childhood are as admired and beloved in her native Japan as Norman Rockwell’s depictions of American life are in the United States. Though they may seem diametrically opposed, the works of these two artists are similar in many respects. Both artists chose to work in the field of illustration and displayed exceptional ability and dazzling technique within their chosen mediums and range.Bill Scovill 1915-1996: Rockwell Photographer, Dear Friend, by Linda Szekely
On the north wall of Norman Rockwell’s studio, there is a photo of Bill Scovill among the family snapshots. The only other photo of a non-family member is of Louie Lamone,
Rockwell’s assistant of 23 years. Unframed and cropped from its original context, the significance of Bill’s picture is not immediately apparent. However, behind
this small snapshot lies ten years of experiences between an artist and his photographer.