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NO OF PAGES: 168 SUB CAT I: Israel SUB CAT II: Art SUB CAT III: History DESCRIPTION: There is only one country whose history is inseparable from the spiritual heritage of the western world-Israel, the Promised Land. Its very name gives us an awareness of holiness. Promised Land. Its people, its land, its timelessness-all are part of our most sacred traditions. Gordon Wetmore's artistry brings us the Promised Land in images that transcend the visual. Abba Eban has given us a text that reaches beyond the mind and into the heart. Enhancing this beautiful book is a foreword by best-selling author Leon Uris, whose rich text celebrates the history of Israel and its people. Ethan Bronner's epilogue gives a compelling account of the historical and cultural changes in Israel since this book was first written. Together, their talents have made it possible for us to enter the Promised Land. Gordon Wetmore's paintings may be found in private and public collections, including the White House, throughout the United States. An alumnus of the Memphis Art Academy and the University of Tennessee (B.S. in Art Education), he completed graduate work at the prestigious Arts Students League. The watercolors in "Promised Land" represent 500 hours at Israeli sites and over 5,000 hours of studio work, and are the highest achievement of his illustrious career.NOTES: Purchased from Border's Books. SUBTITLE:

Such a beautiful and Important Book. Art work is Framable Quality. Art not Photos. ( )