National Art
Click the link below to read the biography for Asher Durand:
http://www.questroyalfineart.com/artist/asher-b-durand
http://www.questroyalfineart.com/artist/asher-b-durand
Karasoulas wrote a biography on Durand. In her biography, she claimed, "Durand was celebrated for the botanical precision of his foliage, the minute details that captured every mossy-covered rock, branch, and leaf....He also forged unique compositional elements: his panoramic, sweeping views and vertical formats are immediately recognizable..." (Karasoulas 1). Durand was the father of American art. His paintings depicted nature in a different perspective from all other artists during his time even Thomas Cole, one of the founders of the Hudson River School. He made art a national source of pride because his paintings showed the stunning details of nature. He paid attention to every single detail in nature; this made his paintings unique compared to other paintings. Durand transformed art into a source of pride through his paintings. In this way, he was a revolutionary leader. He depicted nature as realistic as possible down to the smallest detail like a leaf. Thus, he inspired other artists to paint nature because he showed his patriotism and pride through his art. Consequently, this led to nationalism in art. As a result of his patriotic paintings, Durand had a lasting legacy in his country. His paintings demonstrated nationalism in art. His works and the artworks by other Hudson River School are known all over America now. These painters have preserved the national identity. The Hudson River School painters led by Durand represented America in their art. His paintings and the paintings of the Hudson River School portray the splendor of America. Durand was able to change art and make it truly American with his paintings. Thus, he preserved America's national identity because his paintings were the representation of America and the pride that artists had in their country. Durand's paintings captured the diversity of the country that makes America different from other countries. The Hudson River School's paintings and Durand's paintings maintain the national identity. The preservation of the national identity is important because it helps build patriotism for Americans in modern times and even in the future. Durand's artwork is associated with America's national identity. So when people view in his art in museums today, they feel a sense of patriotism because the art is praising America. Therefore, Americans become more patriotic because the paintings made them appreciate their country. This rise in patriotism caused by the national identity is important even in present times because Americans need to have a sense of nationalism. The American army has so much support and volunteers in these times because Americans still have a national identity. If there was no national identity then people would not help the army because they do not feel like they belong in the country. The preservation of the national identity gives people a sense of belonging and admiration for their country. It is essential to America.
Durand was one of the most famous artists from the Hudson School movement because he played a huge role in the nation’s art. Karasoulas mentioned, "Durand’s art set an important precedent for the nation’s fledgling sense of self, painting landscapes as a direct expression of cultural nationalism.11 Durand was at the forefront of this crucial development" (Karasoulas 1). Durand was the first artist to change American art so it represented the country. He was an insurgent artist who changed American art. According to Karasoulas, Durand’s paintings were a model for American art. The landscape paintings by Durand encouraged other artists to take national pride in their country. Durand did not want artists to mimic Europe anymore. He set an example by only painting American landscape which implies the pride that he felt towards America. Durand motivated other artists in the Hudson River School to paint landscapes in order show their appreciation in their country. He shaped American art when the country was trying to finds its national identity. As a result of his revolutionary leadership, he managed to disassociate American art with European art with his paintings. For this reason, he turned American art into patriotic art. Through his art, Durand inspired artists to paint nature and take pride in it. Durand was able to make art include nationalism because he would only make landscape art. Therefore, he made art into a source of nationalism since he celebrated American landscapes. Durand's legacy was creating America's national identity in this way. He incorporated pride in America in his paintings, causing artists and citizens to appreciate American landscape. Durand started the trend that art could communicate pride and honor in a country. Even today, Durand's paintings are seen in America; his paintings maintain the national identity for America. People look at Durand's art for a sense of patriotism. The Hudson River School paintings and Durand's paintings are displayed in museums for people to look at them. Durand's legacy is preserving the national identity. His paintings still impact America because the national identity plays a huge role in the country. The national identity unites the people and makes them feel like they are part of a huge family. Even in modern times, Durand's paintings symbolizes the pride that Americans have in their country. Thus, when people see his art, they see the national identity. This national identity brings all the Americans together. There are many community organizations like soup kitchens or homeless shelters in the country because Americans have a national pride. The national pride has made Americans unite all over the country because they are proud of their country and their American identity, so they help other citizens in need by providing food or shelter for them. The unified Americans realize that all Americans need to stick together and that means helping each other out. America's identity made Americans realize that although there are many different aspects to America, the most American trait in the people is their unity. They can overcome their differences and become one people and help each other out. This was what Durand's paintings were communicating because the land is a representation of the people.
Many museums recognize Durand's role in shaping American art history. In some museums they have art exhibits for the Hudson River School. According to Karasoulas, “In 2006 the Brooklyn Museum launched a major retrospective of his art, highlighting his critical role in the Hudson River school” (Karasoulas 1). Although, this event happened about 8 years ago, it shows Durand’s legacy in America. He is known for creating nationalism in American art. There are art museums all over America that acknowledge that he is the creator of the first form of American art. By becoming a revolutionary leader in the 19th century and only painting landscapes Durand changed art. His art implied his appreciation for living in a beautiful country like America. He was able to get people to see America as the magnificent country it is. Durand's paintings depicted the nature scenes he saw and showed the exquisiteness of the land. As a result, his art is appreciated along with other Hudson River School artists for being the first American art. Durand’s art and other Hudson River School painters’ art is displayed all over America to show the nationalism found in the art. Durand even had a whole art exhibit dedicated to him and his contribution to America. In other words, this meant that Durand introduced the idea of nationalism in art. He was the first art leader to do this. As a result, he created America's identity along with the other landscape artists spurred by Durand. In modern times, Americans look at the Hudson River School art, especially Durand’s paintings, as a source of national pride when America was still a confused country trying to act independent. Exhibits such as the one that took place in 2006 in the Brooklyn Museum demonstrate his lasting legacy. Although, the paintings are about 200 years old, they still indicate patriotism to the citizens of America. These paintings have preserved the national identity for 200 years; Americans look at them as America's national identity. These paintings have preserved the national identity because they portray the unity of America even when it was a developing country. Durand's paintings show the variety of the landscape in America. His paintings showed different parts of the land which made up the country, America. The conservation of the national identity is important in America because it shows that no matter what dilemma America is in, Americans are able to unite and protect their country. They can overcome any challenge that the country is facing. During the 19th century, America was a confused country and still developing as a nation (Buhle, Czitrom, Armitage, and Faragher 273). However, Americans managed to overcome their differences and forge a united country. So, the paintings boost the nation's morale because Americans today see that the people can overcome anything as long as they work together. It makes people more willing to help out their country like enlisting in the army or even pay their taxes to help the country. The preservation of the national identity is crucial because it makes Americans more patriotic and willing to improve their country. It gives the people an identity to look at even today.
Durand was one of the most famous artists from the Hudson School movement because he played a huge role in the nation’s art. Karasoulas mentioned, "Durand’s art set an important precedent for the nation’s fledgling sense of self, painting landscapes as a direct expression of cultural nationalism.11 Durand was at the forefront of this crucial development" (Karasoulas 1). Durand was the first artist to change American art so it represented the country. He was an insurgent artist who changed American art. According to Karasoulas, Durand’s paintings were a model for American art. The landscape paintings by Durand encouraged other artists to take national pride in their country. Durand did not want artists to mimic Europe anymore. He set an example by only painting American landscape which implies the pride that he felt towards America. Durand motivated other artists in the Hudson River School to paint landscapes in order show their appreciation in their country. He shaped American art when the country was trying to finds its national identity. As a result of his revolutionary leadership, he managed to disassociate American art with European art with his paintings. For this reason, he turned American art into patriotic art. Through his art, Durand inspired artists to paint nature and take pride in it. Durand was able to make art include nationalism because he would only make landscape art. Therefore, he made art into a source of nationalism since he celebrated American landscapes. Durand's legacy was creating America's national identity in this way. He incorporated pride in America in his paintings, causing artists and citizens to appreciate American landscape. Durand started the trend that art could communicate pride and honor in a country. Even today, Durand's paintings are seen in America; his paintings maintain the national identity for America. People look at Durand's art for a sense of patriotism. The Hudson River School paintings and Durand's paintings are displayed in museums for people to look at them. Durand's legacy is preserving the national identity. His paintings still impact America because the national identity plays a huge role in the country. The national identity unites the people and makes them feel like they are part of a huge family. Even in modern times, Durand's paintings symbolizes the pride that Americans have in their country. Thus, when people see his art, they see the national identity. This national identity brings all the Americans together. There are many community organizations like soup kitchens or homeless shelters in the country because Americans have a national pride. The national pride has made Americans unite all over the country because they are proud of their country and their American identity, so they help other citizens in need by providing food or shelter for them. The unified Americans realize that all Americans need to stick together and that means helping each other out. America's identity made Americans realize that although there are many different aspects to America, the most American trait in the people is their unity. They can overcome their differences and become one people and help each other out. This was what Durand's paintings were communicating because the land is a representation of the people.
Many museums recognize Durand's role in shaping American art history. In some museums they have art exhibits for the Hudson River School. According to Karasoulas, “In 2006 the Brooklyn Museum launched a major retrospective of his art, highlighting his critical role in the Hudson River school” (Karasoulas 1). Although, this event happened about 8 years ago, it shows Durand’s legacy in America. He is known for creating nationalism in American art. There are art museums all over America that acknowledge that he is the creator of the first form of American art. By becoming a revolutionary leader in the 19th century and only painting landscapes Durand changed art. His art implied his appreciation for living in a beautiful country like America. He was able to get people to see America as the magnificent country it is. Durand's paintings depicted the nature scenes he saw and showed the exquisiteness of the land. As a result, his art is appreciated along with other Hudson River School artists for being the first American art. Durand’s art and other Hudson River School painters’ art is displayed all over America to show the nationalism found in the art. Durand even had a whole art exhibit dedicated to him and his contribution to America. In other words, this meant that Durand introduced the idea of nationalism in art. He was the first art leader to do this. As a result, he created America's identity along with the other landscape artists spurred by Durand. In modern times, Americans look at the Hudson River School art, especially Durand’s paintings, as a source of national pride when America was still a confused country trying to act independent. Exhibits such as the one that took place in 2006 in the Brooklyn Museum demonstrate his lasting legacy. Although, the paintings are about 200 years old, they still indicate patriotism to the citizens of America. These paintings have preserved the national identity for 200 years; Americans look at them as America's national identity. These paintings have preserved the national identity because they portray the unity of America even when it was a developing country. Durand's paintings show the variety of the landscape in America. His paintings showed different parts of the land which made up the country, America. The conservation of the national identity is important in America because it shows that no matter what dilemma America is in, Americans are able to unite and protect their country. They can overcome any challenge that the country is facing. During the 19th century, America was a confused country and still developing as a nation (Buhle, Czitrom, Armitage, and Faragher 273). However, Americans managed to overcome their differences and forge a united country. So, the paintings boost the nation's morale because Americans today see that the people can overcome anything as long as they work together. It makes people more willing to help out their country like enlisting in the army or even pay their taxes to help the country. The preservation of the national identity is crucial because it makes Americans more patriotic and willing to improve their country. It gives the people an identity to look at even today.
Durand managed to create art that embodied nationalism for America. Durand's paintings symbolized patriotism and pride for America because his art focused on the landscape. His focus on the land implied his pride of his unique country. It was because of Durand's devotion to his country through his paintings that artists joined the Hudson River School and painted nature. His art was the creation of America's identity and pride. The Hudson River School artists embodied the spirit of nationalism in their art pieces. Durand's legacy is still around in America. Art museums all over America have exhibits of Durand's work and other paintings of various Hudson River School artists. Citizens visit these museums to view the Hudson River School art that summed up the beauty of America. In this way, Durand's art retains the national identity for America. Americans view the Hudson River School art as nationalism. The national identity that is preserved in Durand's paintings give people a sense of belonging in America in present times. The paintings depict all the unique aspects of America and shows how although America has so much variety, it is one united country. This makes many Americans feel at home in America because they know that America will accept anyone, even immigrants. The unity of all the diverse people makes America unique compared to other countries.
Here are a few of links below to museums that display the Hudson River School art as a source of national pride:
http://www.thewadsworth.org/hudson-river-school/
http://www.albanyinstitute.org/the-hudson-river-school-and-the-nineteenth-century-landscape.html
http://www.fruitlands.org/Hudson_River_School_Landscapes
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/dura/hd_dura.htm#slideshow1
Here are a few of links below to museums that display the Hudson River School art as a source of national pride:
http://www.thewadsworth.org/hudson-river-school/
http://www.albanyinstitute.org/the-hudson-river-school-and-the-nineteenth-century-landscape.html
http://www.fruitlands.org/Hudson_River_School_Landscapes
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/dura/hd_dura.htm#slideshow1
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