the greatest dream theme

individualized cave sh(ad)ows

most people project their selves on the cave wall, including their "God"

Dante's Cosmos vs 19th Century Nature

Dante's Cosmos replaced by Nature in 19th century New England

                      Dante and His Poem, 1465
                        Domenico di Michelino

                   Kindred Spirits, 1849
                         Asher Durand

      Dante and Virgil in Dark Wood, 1857

                        Gustave Doré

liberty, equality, ___________?

in the USA:
liberty, equality, individuality