A Lively Look At 200 Years Of Maine Art

A Lively Look At 200 Years Of Artwork That Defined Maine A lively look at 200 years of maine art. watch on. the hope is that the exhibition and the book that accompanies it, also called “at first light," will get people to look at maine art with fresh eyes and then talk, argue, debate. “museums are not supposed to be quiet places,” said museum co director frank goodyear. “we want to provoke. “we want to provoke responses. we want to encourage conversations.”.

Moose Design Maine Bicentennial 200th Anniversary Digital Art By Kosham In 1824, four years after maine became the 23rd u.s. state, reverend jonathan fisher painted a small but vibrant watercolor—a morning view of bluehill village—a folksy example of landscape. Mcintire garrison, york, 1707. built by the family of a scottish prisoner of war deported to the colonies by the government of oliver cromwell, this may be maine’s oldest home. it’s certainly one of the most conspicuous remaining examples of the garrison style that characterized houses across new england in the 17th century. 7. blueberries. and you thought maine was just famous for lobsters, clams and fresh seafood. think again, and take a look at that supermarket package of blueberries you’re taking home. there’s a good chance you’ve chosen some of the sweetest blueberries known by man (and woman) from the mountains of maine. He’s been art critic for the portland independent, art critic and feature writer for maine times, and now is a freelance writer for yankee, down east, boston globe magazine, the forecaster, and photo district news. he’s the author of maine art now (1990) and maine: the spirit of america (2000). more by edgar allen beem.