'Dreams' exhibit to open at BYU

Paintings and portraits depict upper-class society as the fulfillment of that promise, including leisure activities and images of popular entertainers. As leisure and entertainment became more accessible, they began to shape the American way of life, Wilson said, and the artists of the day captured those ideas and activities.

The final section, "Envisioning America," depicts the artists vision of the values of western society, democracy, classical order and Christianity.

The oldest piece by Benjamin West dates back to 1794.

'American Dreams' by the numbers

• The display features 214 pieces.

• Some pieces are permanently displayed, while more sensitive works, such as prints and photographs, will rotate. At any one time, 115 artworks will be on display.

• Of the 115 artworks, 75 will be works that have not been displayed in 150 years.

• Of the 214 works in the exhibition, 165 will be works that have not been displayed in 150 years.

• "American Dreams" features 86 paintings, 66 prints, 43 photographs, 12 sculptures, four textiles and three mixed-media works.

• "American Dreams" features works by 96 different artists.

If you go

What: "American Dreams" exhibit

Where: BYU Museum of Art, BYU Provo campus

When: Opening reception: 7-9 p.m. March 1 in the Lied Gallery.

Museum hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Cost: free

Phone: 422-8287

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