The Layers of History in ‘American Progress’ Painting
Words: 362 2121If you've ever wanted a glimpse into the heart and soul of America's march towards the setting sun, John Gast's "American Progress" is where you'll find it. Painted in 1872, this piece isn't just art; it's a storybook of the American dream of expansion, wrapped up in the romantic yet controversial idea of Manifest Destiny. It's like Gast managed to capture the essence of an era on canvas, giving us a snapshot of the nation's complex journey westward. Central to […]