Revisiting N.C. Wyeth's "America in the Making" Painting Series

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Date/Time:Sunday, 06 Mar 2011 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location:Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building
Cost:Free
URL:www.museums.iastate.edu
Contact:University Museums
Phone:515-294-3342
Channel:University Museums
Categories:Arts, performances Lectures
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In 1940, the John Morrell & Company of Ottumwa, Iowa released a calendar illustrated by N.C. Wyeth. The calendar depicts the top twelve historical events or influential people that helped shape America as determined by Wyeth. Join art historian Lea Rosson DeLong as she discusses Wyeth's choices and how art can influence perceptions of history.