The Hudson River School was a mid-19th century American art movement known for its romanticized landscapes that celebrated the natural beauty of the American wilderness, particularly the Hudson River Valley. This movement is significant as it marked a shift in American art from European influences to a distinct national identity, emphasizing themes of exploration, nature, and the sublime. Artists like Thomas Cole and Frederick Edwin Church played pivotal roles in this movement, influencing perceptions of nature and environmental conservation. The Hudson River School's legacy continues to impact American art and culture today.
Hudson River School
The Hudson River School, founded by Thomas Cole, painted romantic landscapes of the northeastern US, especially the Hudson River.
Renssalaer Polytechical Institute in Troy NY is located on the Hudson River
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Thomas Cole was a first generation Hudson River School painter and was, in fact, considered the father of the overall art movement known as the Hudson River School.
The Hudson River School was an art movement that was influenced by Romanticism. The focused on landscapes. Hudson River School artists believed that nature in the form of the American Landscape was an "ineffable manifestation of God."
Thomas Cole
Thomas Cole
Painters
Painters.
The one that is named after him, the Hudson River.