The American West has been a source of inspiration for photographers since they first ventured west of the Mississippi River at the end of the 19th century. In Praise of Nature traces American photographers exploration of the West from 1860 to 1960. Showcasing more than 150 rare photographs of Americas rugged, natural beauty, this breathtaking book includes 69 works by Ansel Adams. It offers new appreciation for one of photographys greatest masters by placing his work in the context of 100 years of photography by his predecessors and contemporaries. In addition to Adams, the exhibition showcases works by 25 photographers, including Imogen Cunningham, George Fiske, William Henry Jackson, Timothy OSullivan, Carleton Watkins, and Edward Weston.