In this episode we will dive into the intriguing concept of the picturesque through a case study about Lake George in 1840. The American writer Nathaniel Willis described the landscape as a natural masterpiece, prompting us to ask: is its beauty and serenity that the land inherent in the land itself or shaped by our perception? We explore the orgins of the term ''picturesque'' contrasting French and Italian interpretations that focus on the resemblance versus imagination. Join us as we examine how different cultures and artistic movements have defined natural beauty. This goes on to question the idea of beauty in nature and what truly makes it beauty. This discussion offers an insight into how we experience and interpret the art of this world