The rise of American cities between 1865 and 1900 was spawned by the industrial revolution. Technological advancements in industry and transportation fathered the enormous growth of large cities across the United States. This led to the...

Explore the ways that the interstates changed commerce, travel, and where we live. The interstates have profoundly changed American landscapes and lives, and the way business is conducted. I-10 sweeps almost 2,500 miles across the...

If you want to plant a class garden, this is a great resource for combining geometry, Native American studies, and rocks.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Daniel Garber is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his landscape painting.

The painting, Chimborazo, by Frederic E. Church depicts the natural beauty of Ecuador, one of the places this artist traveled to. As explained in this article, it provides an example of landscape art of the 19th century.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Arthur Wesley Dow is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his paintings, and most notably his landscapes.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Carleton E. Watkins is described here along with information on his contributions to art through landscape photography.

At this site from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, artist Robert Cottingham takes you on a visual tour across America with his works of art. View his complete collection that showcases commercial signs.

A collection of maps of historical significance which show changes in the landscape due to many factors. Included are maps showing specific conservation projects. Maps are printable.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Alfred Thompson Bricher is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his landscape paintings. For the last seventeen years of his life, Bricher...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Bruce Crane is described here along with information on his contributions to art through landscape paintings.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Homer Dodge Martin is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his "poetic, dreamy landscapes" painted from memory.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, H. Bolton Jones is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his landscape paintings.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Barbara Bosworth is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with photography (primarily landscapes and nature).

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Joseph E. Yoakum is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his interesting landscapes.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Walter Ufer is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his impressionist paintings of Native Americans and landscapes.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Albert Bierstadt, a German-American landscape painter.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Thomas Doughty, American landscape painter who was associated with the Hudson River School.

View representative works from the early decades of photography, 1865 to 1915, during one of the world's periods of extended travel. Discover how the invention of photography opened eyes to Native American, Japanese, and Middle Eastern...

This Ibiblio.org Webmuseum site contains information regarding Edward Hopper's life, influences, and links to images of his work.

Primary source documents tell the story of the Hudson River School founded by artist Thomas Cole.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Georgia O'Keeffe, American artist known for her paintings of magnified flowers, animal skulls, and New Mexico desert landscapes.

Profiles William H. Johnson, an African-American artist best known for his paintings and prints of landscapes and portraits.

Biographical overview of Thomas Moran, renowned artist of western landscape paintings. Includes gallery of artwork.