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October 18, 2021
Landscapes as Political Documents;
When you think of America, vast expanses of land may be what you think of first. Come explore how American identity has been shaped by images of the land. In this interactive talk, we’ll dig beyond the surface layers that create a streamlined, but the simplistic notion of the American character. We’ll take a slow look at paintings that tell complex, often coded stories, reflecting both the challenges and greatness of our country. Topics include:
• The Beautiful, Picturesque, and Sublime in Nature
• Thomas Cole and Conservation
• The Vanishing Native American
• Conquest in South America
• Manifest Destiny and the West
• The Formation of National Parks
• Healing in NatureLeave refreshed, with renewed vigor for our natural world and all its meaning.
Collaboration with Putnam County Libraries, Registration is on Mahopac's website here: https://tinyurl.com/HV-Art-School