LASTING IMPRESSIONS Art, Symbolism, and History Found in Graveyards and Cemeteries by Paulette Chernack and Cassandra Davidson From their own extensive collection of hundreds of gravestone rubbings and photographs, the author and the illustrator, a mother/daughter team, have carefully compiled an exceptionally beautiful book concentrating on the art, symbolism, and history found in graveyards and cemeteries. An extensive Index illustrating the symbolism carved on gravestones, information about how to properly rub a gravestone, important conservation and preservation notes, and a comprehensive study guide for educators make Lasting Impressions an important resource book for anyone interested in learning more about American gravestone carving of the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries. Each book section decodes the iconology found on New England gravestones, and in other locations such as Lewes, Delaware; Charleston, South Carolina; Key West and the west coast Florida. Even the history of New Orleans cemeteries with its so-called “Cities of the Dead” has its place in this presentation. Warning: Once you have this book in your possession, drive carefully along country roads and on suburban highways because you’ll want to brake for old graveyards. Lasting Impressions: Art, Symbolism, and History Found in Graveyards and Cemeteries, and The Original Old Stone Rubbing Kit together by Paulette Chernack and Cassandra Davidson makes a superlative gift for anyone passionate about American gravestone carving of the 17th - 20th centuries.

Dimensions:

• 9" × 10" × 1"

Author:

• Paulette Chernack and Cassandra Davidson

Edition type:

• Hardcover

Pages:

• 184 pages

Publication Date: ‏

• January 1, 2016