Definitie & Betekenis van "Hudson River School"

What is the "Hudson River School"?

The Hudson River School was an American art movement that started in the early 19th century, based in the Hudson River Valley in New York. Main artists of the movement included Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, and Albert Bierstadt. The Hudson River School focused on painting large, bold landscapes that highlighted the beauty and impressive nature of the American scenery. The artists aimed to show the size and brilliance of the American landscape, using detailed and vibrant colors to emphasize its importance and greatness. Their work had a significant role in influencing the American view of its natural environment and promoting the idea of protecting natural areas.