Catherwood studied architecture at the Royal Academy in London; he also traveled to Rome, Greece, and Egypt illustrating ruins that were well-known to the Western world. Stephens claimed that “It [the ...

Armed with pencils, pens, paint, paper, sketchbooks, and drawing board, Frederick Catherwood was determined to capture the art and architecture of the Maya world accurately. Thus, he brought the ...

Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. A salute to those who make Youth Art Month possible, this exhibition showcases the creative talents of FCPS educators. Gallery hours are 9 a.m ...

Purists and artificial intelligence enthusiasts can learn how AI is transforming the art world during a daylong symposium March 7 at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m ...

John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood's first journey together was in 1839-1840 ... the stelae and glyphs he uncovered at Copán because the form and style of Maya art was completely new to him.

Catherwood is not alone in his desire to westernize indigenous peoples for the sake of art, but this tendency is particularly prominent here. [Spanish version].