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Title
Battle For Atlanta Cyclorama
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
In the 1880s, The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting was an immersive experience—the equivalent of virtual reality today. The painting is a full-color, three-dimensional illusion designed to transport the viewer onto the battlefield. Cycloramas were created as a form of entertainment—they were the IMAX of their time. The painting was a visual story about the 1864 Battle of Atlanta, but over time it has evolved into a significant artifact that has its own fascinating story. Now, the historical journey of the painting itself is part of the ‘big picture’.
Created at the American Panorama Company in Milwaukee by 17 German artists, The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama took five months to create before it debuted in Minneapolis in 1886. Painted 22 years after the Battle of Atlanta, the painting originally depicted the battle from a Northern perspective as a heroic Union victory so that it would appeal to Northern audiences. When the painting relocated to Atlanta in 1892, it was slightly modified and advertised as “the only Confederate victory ever painted†to appeal to its new Southern audiences that maintained Confederate sympathies. The 1864 Battle of Atlanta was not a Confederate victory, and most of these changes from 1892 were reversed in the 1930s.
In the 127 years that it has been on display in Atlanta, it has been the subject of periodic interpretation. At times, it was seen as a proud symbol of the capital of the New South rising from the ashes left by General William T. Sherman. It has also been criticized as an anachronism meant to glorify the "Lost Cause" of the Confederacy. Perceptions of history, and the painting itself, have depended on the eye of the beholder, as audiences viewed it in different times and places.
Visitors will now see The Battle of Atlanta cyclorama painting as it was originally intended to be viewed—an experience no one has seen or felt in nearly 100 years.
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January 11th, 2020
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography 19 Days Ago
Castrop-rauxel, NR - Germany
Marvelous image of this historic event Chris. F/L/X
Christopher James 28 Days Ago
Port Orange, FL - United States
Thank you very much Bob for the feature in the Your Very Best Photography group ....it is greatly appreciated
Indian Harbour Beach, FL - United States
Beautiful photo of a wonderful artistic creation Christopher
Martville, NY - United States
A wonderful photograph of this painting, Christopher - and a great description. So full of impact! L/F
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Sarah....It was amazing to actually see the 3D effect that this art produced
Fort Worth, TX - United States
amazing detail
Christopher James replied:
It really is an amazing work....you have to see it in person visually to really get the 3D aspect of it!!!
Port Orange, FL - United States
Thank you kindly to the buyer from Quartz Hill, CA......it is greatly appreciated
Seattle, Wa - United States
Congrats on the feature and nice capture. I was just there and stayed in Franklin, which was the place where the Southern Army (of Tennessee and other battalions) were soundly defeated and their ranks so depleted that they could not defend Nashville. Anyway, take a look at my work just posted here that provides another look back at the South during the war.
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Jeff.....Definitely a big scar in the history of our country, that in some ways still lives on. It is amazing how brutal a war this really was!!!
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #18 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
WOW, this is fantastic. I have nominated this for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views group L/F
Edmonds, Wa - United States
Nominating this fantastic artwork for special feature in the 1000 Views Group! LFT
Sesvete, Eu - Croatia
Impressively painted!
Christopher James replied:
It is Jasna and in its current location it truly has a 3D appearance when seen in person!!!
Rivoli, To - Italy
Congratulations .... your awesome art has been chosen as a feature of "PASSION FOR ART - ART FOR PASSION" To ensure that your feature remains available over time, you can archive your art in the feature archive discussion. You can further promote your art in the "Pinterest" thread and it's quick and easy
Port Orange, FL - United States
Thank you very much Karen for the feature in the Civil War Reenacting group....it is greatly appreciated
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