Contrasting Real vs. Ideal Representations in American Westward Expansion
Explore the juxtaposition of real and idealized depictions in the context of Westward Expansion in the U.S., showcasing artworks by renowned artists like Bierstadt and Romantic painters. Understand the shift from realistic portrayals to romanticized interpretations through striking visual examples provided by students and photography tips for capturing captivating images. Witness the dichotomy between the raw realities of history and the romanticized visions that shaped perceptions of the American frontier.
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Real vs. Ideal Westward Expansion in the U.S.
Bierstadt, A. (1868). Among the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian American Art Museum. Jackson, W.H. (1869). Thousand Mile Tree. U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library. Weber County, UT.
Romantic Art Full of imagination Dramatic Mysterious Emotional Focused on feelings Idealized Spiritual Celebrates nature Friedrick, C.D. (1818). Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog.
Turner, J.M.W. (1829). Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus. National Gallery, London.
Real Life Image Credit: Rachel Jackson
Romanticized Image Credit: Rachel Jackson
Images on slides 7-14 provided by Mr. Mendenhalls sixth-grade class, Rees Elementary, Spanish Fork, Utah.
Photography Tips Hold your camera still. Focus on your subject matter. Look for different perspectives. Shoot at a subject s eye level. Find frames. Use leading lines. Wikimedia Commons
