Collection Spotlight | The Art of the Landscape
Collection Spotlight: The Art of the Landscape
Featured Artist(s): Leah Force (c. 1960s -), Jerry Uelsmann (1934-2022), Lawrence McFarland (1942-), and others
Time Period: 20th c. to Present
Medium: Photography, Printmaking, and Mixed Media
Overview
Landscape art connects people to place, memory, and meaning; and these works present innovation to contemporary views, explore how artists capture nature’s form and spirit across time and media.
Featured Works from the Martin Museum’s Collection
- American vistas
- Contemporary interpretations
Target Audiences
- Environmental humanities and geography classes
- Studio art and design courses
- Groups interested in perspective and place
Key Themes
- History of landscape art
- Perspective and composition techniques
- Nature and identity
- Visual storytelling through setting
Booking Details
- Duration: 45–60 minutes
- Audience: Available for middle and high school, university-level, and special interest groups
- Includes: Guided discussion and close viewing of selected works
- How to Book: Select this Collection Spotlight when submitting your group tour request
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