The Hudson River School was a group of American landscape painters in the 19th century who focused on capturing the beauty and grandeur of nature, particularly scenes along the Hudson River. They emphasized detailed and realistic depictions of landscapes, often with a sense of awe and reverence.
Romanticism: An artistic movement that emphasized emotion, individuality, imagination, and a connection to nature.
Luminism: A style within the Hudson River School that focused on creating serene and atmospheric landscapes with an emphasis on light effects.
Thomas Cole: One of the founders of the Hudson River School who is known for his epic landscape paintings depicting untouched wilderness.
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