Michael Waller, a scholar and professor on the art of political influence who prominently features Sam Adams in his courses at the Institute of World Politics as one of the earliest and most effective of American practitioners of that art.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Andrew Breitbart, Our Samuel Adams

Nonetheless, Mr. Adams's early career informs his art.

WSJ: Review: West Coast Stories | 'Robert Adams' at Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum

My colleague Susan Adams and I edit the section of the list devoted to art and style.

FORBES: Art And Style 30 Under 30: Who Should Make The 2012 Forbes List?