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The Life and Times of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist of the American West
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About The Life And Times Of Jo Mora: Iconic Artist Of The
Product Description An essential addition to any collection of Western art and Americana, The Life and Times of Jo Mora provides an in-depth biography of this gifted illustrator, painter, writer, cartographer, and sculptor. PubWest 2021 Book Design Award: GOLD Winner, Historical/Biographical Books Jo Mora (1876–1947) lived the Western life he depicted in his prolific body of visual art, comprising sculpture, paintings, architectural adornments, dioramas, and maps. He explored California Missions, the natural glories of Yosemite, California’s ranch life, and eventually the culture of the Hopi and Navajo in Arizona. During his travels, Mora documented observations that became the source material and inspiration for much of his later artwork. The magnitude of Mora’s insights into his life and work, as described in his own words―many presented here in this book―cannot be underestimated. Jo Mora’s many diaries, journals, and literary efforts reveal an intellectual discernment, originality, and humor that enhance our appreciation of his work. Remarkably, throughout his life Mora supported his family solely through a series of art commissions that ranged from restaurant murals to heroic-scale sculpture. He welcomed risks and challenges, was unafraid of hard work, and did nearly everything well, from writing children’s stories to commanding an army battalion-in-training to shooting mountain lions. Ever modest, he seemed to think that this versatility was nothing extraordinary. Peter Hiller’s thoughtful presentation of Jo Mora’s life is seen here in all of its creative glory. Review “Peter Hiller’s illuminating biography The Life and Times of Jo Mora tours the works of one of the most productive, multitalented artists of twentieth-century America. As a testament to, and investigation of, Mora’s “never diminished” creative drive, and as a contribution to a study of Western art, The Life and Times of Jo Mora, like the work of Mora himself, honors and dignifies its subject.” -- Joe Taylor ― Foreword Reviews Published On: 2021-04-20 “[Mora’s] written works are excerpted here, his visuals are presented in good-sized color images, and his art is analyzed in an an outstanding coverage that links Mora's life to his times and achievements. No arts library should be without this in-depth survey of his world.” ― Donovan's Bookshelf Published On: 2021-05-01 “… visually rich and captivating …” ― Elko Daily Published On: 2021-06-03 “a window into the prolific world of Jo Mora. One could take pages and pages to illustrate the fullness of Jo Mora’s creative life, but luckily Hiller has done just that in the [336] pages of this wonderful book. Reading Hiller’s knowledgeable tome on Jo Mora, one cannot help but be amazed at the incredible historic contribution Mora left, as well as the unbridled enthusiasm he had for the American West, its people and culture.” -- Bill Reynolds ― Western Horseman Published On: 2021-06-04 "Reading Mora's story in his own words is … the highlight of this book's examination of this multifaceted gifted artist and writer. -- Bill Warren ― California Map Society Published On: 2021-09-01 “This is an enjoyable biography exploring Mora’s life and works, an artist who deserves to be more widely known.” -- varielle ― LibraryThing Published On: 2021-09-30 “… an exquisitely produced biography of a truly gifted and under appreciated artist who brilliantly captured his chosen slice of Americana. Hiller’s use of Mora’s diary entries serve to put an authentic autobiographical stamp on the narrative, surely making this the definitive book on the subject. Printed on heavy stock, semi-gloss paper, and profusely illustrated, this book is a joy to read and savor. This stunning work provides great insights into Mora’s creative process, Hopi and Navajo culture, and the rich aesthetic of the American West.” -- ghr4 ― LibraryThing Published On: 2021-10-24 “I don't think I'd ever heard the name,
