ICELAND Link between Landscape and Culture In June 2002, renowned American landscape painter, Diane Burko, accompanied a group of American student artists to Iceland to learn about the country through the landscape lens. By studying the influences of landscape on traditional and contemporary Icelandic artwork, students developed a keen understanding of Icelandic people and culture. The program included visits to museums and galleries in Reykjavik, interaction with Icelandic student artists, lectures by Burko and Icelandic artists and landscape workshops in the field. Fast Forward 2002 Centuries ago the Vikings found two remote islands in the North Atlantic... See video clip [ requires Flash 6 Player ] (Clip courtesy of WPVI, Philadelphia) Sponsored by: © 2002 - 2008 Multicultural Youth eXchange.