The Fall of the Wild? Taming Nature in American Painting

Event Details

Join University of Saint Francis professor Elizabeth Kuebler-Wolf to explore the long tradition of landscape painting in the United States. Our ideas of landscape have shaped human settlement and disruption; our idea of what is valuable in nature dictates decisions about preservation and exploitation of various lands. The act of taming the landscape is at the center of the American experiment, and the metaphorical meanings of American landscape are nowhere more evident than in art. In this talk, Beth will explore representations of American landscapes to demonstrate what
they reveal about American ideals and values.

The talk will be preceded by a luncheon from 12:30-1:00 PM ET. If attending the luncheon, RSVP to Karen Troutman at (574) 626-2234.