As Stubbs grew older, he aimed at attracting a broader audience by a more democratic
depiction of rural life.
Bucolic scenes of shepherds with their flocks, or idyllic
depictions of rural life were sentimental evocations that harked back to Classical notions of Arcadian paradises, not unlike picture postcards whose images have been edited.
Not exact matches
If, in premise, Stardew Valley risks an overly sentimental portrayal
of rural existence, its
depiction of the upstart farmer's hard
life pulls no punches.
These artworks range from romantic
depictions of the South's agricultural history to scenes
of African - American
life that address themes including social justice, emotional response to place, and
rural decay and degradation.