ARHS 3600 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Polygraph, Arsenic Poisoning, Manifest Destiny
Document Summary
Colonial america: the colonial history of the us covers the history of european settlements from the start of colonization of america until their incorporation in the us. Most important features of colonial life in 1600s. Merchants and planters dominated their societies through their wealth and social eminence. Paynter stayner: people who painted fences, floors, houses, and sometimes portraits. Limner: artists who begin their career with portraits. At this time, the only way to make money is to do portraits. Anonymous, mrs. freake and baby mary, ca 1671-74. Mrs. and baby mary painting took longer because the original didn"t have the baby in it. Wearing spanish lace - which was illegal at the time. Also showing wealth - lots of jewelry, red lips, etc. Wealth was an indication of god"s blessing. 2 of the 40 paintings before 1700. Born in england, immigrated to america, and became very wealthy. He was a merchant, lawyer, and had an interest in owning ships.
