Art of the American West

This three-volume series presents the story of the American West through art. An ideal resource for Art Appreciation and Social Studies.  From the collection of the Museum of Western Art, Denver. 

Before the White Man: Volume I

Reflects styles from the romantic paintings of Bierstadt to the realistic action-packed works of Russell. Includes Moran, Wimar, Farney, Hill, Whittredge, Remington, and others. 22 min.

Westward Expansion: Volume II

This program includes paintings and sculpture depicting exploration of the American west. Artwork includes Bingham, Johnson, Nahl, Dunton, Schoonover, Borein, Schreyvogel, Farny, and other prominent western artists. 22 min.

The Old West is Dead: Volume III

Modern art was making inroads on realism as the Indian hunting grounds became farming settlements. Artists interpreting the west include Blumenschein, Higgins, Wood, O'Keeffe, Benton, Scholder, and others. 21 min.