by: Sharon Santhosh, Floril Thomas
In our analysis, we examined the the picture as a whole as well as the minute details that furthered the significance of the picture. We focused on the color contrasts of the painting and the potential implications behind the light and dark aspects of it. The dark background represented what could become of our environment if we continue to destroy it while the light shines on the vast terrain, highlighting the natural beauty around us. We also connected the picture to history and the idea of manifest destiny, where Americans had a feverish belief in their right to their land. We could have further improved our analysis by examining the composition of the painting itself, and the mechanics of it such as the brushstrokes, and artistic details. In the future, we could have done this to improve our conversation.
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