Below are some research projects in which I am
currently involved. I plan to present my conclusions for each project in an article
or talk.
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Portland's “Gettysburg Cyclorama”
Enormous panoramic paintings, or cycloramas, were the rage in late
nineteenth-century America. All but forgotten, Portland's great battle
panorama was a unique example of this peculiar art form.
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“The Coming of the White Man”
Representations of hidden Native Americans witnessing the initial
approach of Europeans was a compelling image in the art of American
Manifest Destiny. No fewer than six public examples within 100 miles of
Portland, Oregon, have captivated viewers since 1890.
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