This extensively illustrated publication complements a traveling exhibition of the same title organized by the Greenville County Museum of Art. It chronicles the cultural renewal in Charleston between 1915 and 1940 and details the artistic legacy of native and national artists whose collective image-making led to Charleston's transformation from a faded southern capital to a premier tourist destination. The author introduces readers to the city's traditions and lore, and delineates their impact on the art of the day. She also examines major local figures as well as visiting artists, thus connecting the artistic advances in Charleston to the greater American art scene. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)