1. Is the storm heading toward civilization to ravage it, or is it blowing off, a sign of human encroachment?

2. Does this painting tell of Cole's optimism about America, a place where civilization and nature coexist?

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it is system invented in 1872 that produced the first illusion of movement. basically it was a disk with a series of drawings around the edge, showing the same object in slightly different poses. when it was spun, it created the illusion of movement.

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he was  an italian composer who wrote 39 operas, as well as some sacred music, songs, chamber music and piano pieces.

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