Having something like this in the school would at least keep things livened up . . .
Your average historical mural is awfully static --
- N.C. Wyeth, "Apotheosis of Franklin". I like Wyeth, but this one is DULL.
Great post; sorry I'm a late comer to it.
I think this is a great mural of the WPA period. Not all of these murals have survived (to my knowledge) and I think each find is great. This is quite Bentonesque: with the crowded space filled with elongated figures in several scenes per section. Very exciting, colorful, and fun.
Violent? Anyone see Lord of the Rings?! This is so tame it is laughable that people would complain of the violence.
No, this is a treasure of the time period. Yes, it should generate discussions of how stereotypes are created, the history of the scenes and how they are portrayed, etc. But it also shows a triumph of our country and all that has been sacrificed. It's great; they should be proud of it.
I also have to admit that I'm another distant relative, from a cousin of Israel Putnam's. We need a reunion for sure....
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Having something like this in the school would at least keep things livened up . . .
Your average historical mural is awfully static --
- N.C. Wyeth, "Apotheosis of Franklin". I like Wyeth, but this one is DULL.