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Iconography of the West: Landscape Observations

Explore the iconic landscapes of the American West through the eyes of renowned artists such as Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, and Ansel Adams. Discover the rich cultural significance and visual motifs of these breathtaking landscapes that have captivated generations. This book challenges the notion of a working country as a mere backdrop, emphasizing the power of landscape as a subject of observation and contemplation.

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Iconography of the West: Landscape Observations

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  1. Annie Proulx, Close Range: Wyoming Stories (1999)

  2. Iconography of the West: The Wild West

  3. Iconography of the West: Landscape Albert Bierstadt, Looking Down Yosemite Valley, California (1865)

  4. Thomas Moran, Cliffs of Green River (1874)

  5. Ansel Adams, The Tetons and the Snake River (1942)

  6. A working country is hardly ever a landscape. The very idea of landscape implies separation and observation. Raymond Williams

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