April 15, 2024
Half Dome: A Symbol of Transcendence
Exploring how this iconic granite monolith has shaped artistic and philosophical perceptions of the sublime in American culture.
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Insights into natural heritage, landscape symbolism, and cultural history.
March 28, 2024
The Language of Waterfalls
An analysis of Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall as recurring motifs in 19th-century landscape painting and poetry.
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March 10, 2024
Sequoias and Time: Cultural Narratives of Longevity
How the giant sequoias of Mariposa Grove have been used as symbols of memory, resilience, and deep time across different eras.
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February 22, 2024
El Capitan: From Geological Form to Cultural Icon
Tracing the transformation of El Capitan's perception from an imposing rock face to a symbol of human challenge and achievement.
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January 18, 2024
The Meadow as a Conceptual Space
Examining Yosemite's meadows not just as ecosystems, but as symbolic spaces of peace, reflection, and pastoral ideal in literature.
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December 5, 2023
Starry Skies and the Cosmic Landscape
The role of Yosemite's dark skies in inspiring themes of infinity, wonder, and the cosmic connection in visual and literary arts.
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