Slide2: Frederic Edwin Church, as a member of the Hudson River Valley School of Painters, was influential to American art because he altered the American public’s outlook on landscape portraiture by depicting not only American landscapes but also those from foreign lands. THESIS STATEMENT Frederic Church Chimborazo


Slide3: AGENDA Thesis- All Historical Context, Logo - Megan Gureck Biography, Guidebook - Sarah Gunner Place, Webpage - Rob Celletti Inventory of Works, Itinerary - Jackie Lawlor Lesson Plan- All Conclusion- All Frederic Church The Parthenon


Important Movements: Important Movements Romanticism 1800-1850 Nature Change Transcendentalism 1836-1860 Stemmed from Romanticism American Renaissance Civil War 1861-1865


Hudson River Valley School: Hudson River Valley School Mid-19th century Famous artists Techniques Thomas Cole Artists go west Thomas Cole The Oxbow Sanford Gifford Twilight at Mt Merino


The Early Years: The Early Years Born in Hartford, CT on May 4, 1826 Student under Thomas Cole-1844 Exhibition of early works-1845 Marine and coastal scenes-1850 First trip to South America-1853


The Later Years: The Later Years Niagara-1857 Returned to South America-1857 Marriage -1860 Olana-1860’s Europe and the Near East-1867 to 1868 Died in New York City on April 7, 1900


The Traveling Artist: The Traveling Artist New York/New England especially Vermont April 1853 – Colombia (New Granada), Ecuador Back to New England Europe, North Africa, Middle East and Greece


Olana: “Our Place on High”: Olana: “Our Place on High” Church’s fantasy home in Hudson, NY Created like a work of art Helped by architect Calvert Vaux Inspired by trips to Middle East Church’s “Final work of art”


The Firsts of Church: The Firsts of Church (1846) Hooker and Company Journeying through the Wilderness from Plymouth to Hartford, in 1636 (1849) West Rock, New Haven (1851) New England Scenery (1854) La Magdalena (1855) The Andes of Ecuador


The “Great Pictures”: The “Great Pictures” Works following the war’s end Oh “Olana”! (1859) Heart of the Andes (1861) The Icebergs (1862) Cotopaxi


Lesson Plans: Lesson Plans Historical Context: Painting Hudson River School Style Biography: Timeline of Church’s life Olana: Scavenger Hunt Works: Matching game


Frederic Edwin ChurchVeni,Vidi,Vici: Frederic Edwin Church Veni,Vidi,Vici Biography History Works Olana Hudson River School Influences Impact on the art world Art criticism Legacy Sign Guestbook View Guestbook About the site Olana.org New York State Historical Society Hudson River Valley Institute Frederic Church Our Banner in the Sky Frederic Edwin Church was one of the most influential artists in American history. His paintings were and still are extremely popular. He traveled the world and the Hudson River Valley in search of inspiration and created some of the most beautiful landscape portraits ever painted. This website is devoted to the preservation of Church’s legacy, as well as the education of the public.


Slide15: Itinerary Olana: Hudson, New York Directions: Take NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 21/Catskill. Follow signs for Route 23 East and Hudson. Cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and bear right onto Route 9G South. Olana is on left one mile south of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Travel Time: 2 hours Time at Site: 3-4 hours   Scenic Picnic Lunch Directions: Cross Rip Van Winkle Bridge to a scenic area and experience the wonderful surroundings while enjoying your lunch. Travel Time: Approximately 20 minutes Time at Site: 2 hours


Slide16: Conclusion Frederic Edwin Church was clearly one of the most prolific and influential artists of the 19th century. By traveling to foreign lands, he brought a sense of the exotic to many people who otherwise would never have had an opportunity to experience it. His dream home Olana is a testament to his artistic vision of life as a work of art. Church truly valued nature, especially the Hudson River Valley.


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