American Visions - The Wilderness and the West (1996)
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When John O'Sullivan coined the phrase "Manifest Destiny," he had no idea that the phenomenon would spring forth an ideology that would forever power American life and culture. This third entry in the American Visions series brought to video by PBS mixes the turbulent times of… More When John O'Sullivan coined the phrase "Manifest Destiny," he had no idea that the phenomenon would spring forth an ideology that would forever power American life and culture. This third entry in the American Visions series brought to video by PBS mixes the turbulent times of expansion with the sweeping artwork that would define this infamous era. Starring acclaimed Time Magazine art critic Robert Hughes, this video paints a indelible picture by blending the excitement of discovering uncharted territory with the slaughter of the native Americans and the bold artisans that would capture the contradiction on canvas. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- Written By
- Robert Hughes
- Genres
- Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest
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