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Iconography refers to meaning of the symbols and images in art. iconology is the study of imagery in terms of broader cultural and artistic content in art.

Which artist is often considered the leader of the hudson river school and poignantly set up contrast between the cultivated east and the wild west in the united states?

Name the painting above and its artist. what media was used to create this piece? why do you think the artist chose to use this media for this piece?