Turner’s Mars
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In an excellent article, Stuart Atkinson examines the relationship between explorers and artists. During the exploration of the ‘New World’ and the Wild West, explorer-artists such as John White and George Catlin played a vital role in the settlement of America by bringing the landscapes they painted home, inspiring many to travel to the frontiers. Atkinson argues that during the exploration of Mars, artists could once again allow people at home, on Earth, to appreciate the essence of the red planet in a way that no photo can.
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