Thomas Cole The Course of Empire

Thomas Cole, founded Hudson river school Mid 19th century art movement o American landscape, wilderness o Romanticism, naturalism Paintings were synthesized from many natural elements. America during the 1830 s Andrew Jackson president o Indian removal act o Strong president Course of Empire 5 part series created from 183336 many saw pastoralism as the ideal phase of human civilization o fear that empire would lead to gluttony and decay 5 paintings: The Savage State The Past