In today’s podcast, we travel back in time to explore the concept of the picturesque and how its meaning has evolved across generations. We look at how different viewers- artists, writers, and tourists have perceived certain landscapes and artworks as “picture-worthy.” Lake George serves as our central case study, a place celebrated for its natural beauty but interpreted differently depending on who viewed it and how they framed the scene. By examining these shifting perspectives, we uncover why the picturesque is not just about what we see in nature, but also how we imagine and interpret it.