Focuses on paintings of Manifest Destiny, a concept of westward migration in mid-nineteenth century in the United States. Discussion on the emotional impact of westward migration on American artists; Comparison of artistic styles between Emanuel Leutze and Theodore Gericault; Creation of Western ...
For if it were manifest that another had done the deeds which I assert were done by Bousiris, I acknowledge that I am exceedingly audacious in trying to change men’s views about matters of which all the world has knowledge [i.e. Greek knowl...