September 18 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it’s worth asking what we value in landscape in the first place. Why are inhospitable mountains beautiful? What’s actually attractive about a ruined barn?
New York Times Bestselling author M. T. Anderson considers the politics of beautiful scenery and the hidden national longings behind our sense of landscape. He’ll look at the history of our attitudes toward landscape, traditional New England landscape painting, and the work of some contemporary Vermont artists to discuss how different societies have found the sublime in their surroundings—and what that might mean for us in the future.
How to get tickets/sign up:
Advanced signup is REQUIRED for Soundings students, as seating is limited. The signup link can be found on the Soundings Canvas Page or at the link below.
This event is free and open to the public. Advanced signup for non-Soundings students is not required, but if you would like to sign up, please use this link
Other Important Information:
This lecture is presented in partnership with the Vermont Humanities Speaker’s Bureau.
