Paul J. Staiti

If you are interested in both art history and the history of the American Revolution, Of Arms and Artists: The American Revolution through Painters' Eyes is a enlightening and expanding read. Otherwise, the specialized information might feel somewhat dry. I did mostly enjoy this.

This book focuses on five artists that thrived during the Revolutionary Period. They are: Charles Willson Peale, John Singleton Copley, John Trumbull, Benjamin West, and Gilbert Stuart. These artists were eyewitnesses to history and worked with subjects such as the Founding Fathers. Some of the artists even did more than create battle scenes and/or portraits -- they were immersed in politics, negotiations, and serving actively.… (meer)