What) Landscapes - The USC Fisher Museum of Art will present a selection from its impressive holding of landscape painting from the 19th century onwards. Paintings from the Hudson River School will reveal the subtle evolution and development of the first truly American style of painting. These works will be exhibited with works from the Barbizon School, revealing how the American school drew from European sources but also created a new visual mode of representation. Early 20th century California Impressionist landscapes will be installed in contrast to contemporary California and Los Angeles landscapes. (1)

    Where) 823 Exposition Blvd    From Jan 27 to April 17, 2010    Tue - Fri 12 to 5pm and Sat 12 to 4pm    free   1-213-740-4561

    Why) Although I really wanted to attend this exhibit, I didn't think that I could convince Pam to wait another 30 hours (we drove through on a Monday) to do that.  (I sure hope that I am able to get into the Wadsworth Atheneum when we take our Florida trip.) Take a look at the three Fisher paintings below but keep in mind that the full power of a painting is rarely captured by a photograph.