Question

PLEASE HELP! Describe and label 5 details from the image called “American Progress”.

Answer 1

Answer:

• The title "American Progress" reflects the idea of manifest destiny, the development, and civilization of the American West
• The goddess is seen bringing light to the west, which symbolizes the spread of civilization in the frontiers of the west.
• The plowing of the field symbolizes the agricultural revolution which significantly expanded the food supply and enabled the citizens to enjoy more pleasant lives.
• The trains and the railroads represent the Railroad revolution, which allowed for better transportation systems, communication systems, and a more elevated standard of living.
• The painter also contrasts the lighting. The developed side is bright, symbolizing the happiness and prosperity civilizations brings, and the underdeveloped side is dark, suggesting the gloom and hardships of "barbaric" lifestyles.

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