Emerging Power/Progressive Era (1890-1920)
Propaganda
One form of art during the war was the propaganda that the government used to express the ideas of their best interest against the enemy. This can be seen as an expression of government ideas. Through propaganda the government can communicate to the public how to help the war effort and why the nation is fighting.
One form of art during the war was the propaganda that the government used to express the ideas of their best interest against the enemy. This can be seen as an expression of government ideas. Through propaganda the government can communicate to the public how to help the war effort and why the nation is fighting.
The Jungle (Book)
A muckraker by the name Upton Sinclair wrote a book called the Jungle detailing the bad practices of the meat industry. This novel was able to advocate change and clean up the industry. This form of art shows how people can express their frustrations.
A muckraker by the name Upton Sinclair wrote a book called the Jungle detailing the bad practices of the meat industry. This novel was able to advocate change and clean up the industry. This form of art shows how people can express their frustrations.
World War 1 and Beyond (1914-1920)
World War I Poetry
One of the ways veterans expressed their emotions about the war was through poetry. These poems were easy to spread and quick to read. Thanks to this the veterans struggles were recognized by the communities. An example of a popular poem is “In Flanders Fields”, which has a sad tone. Poetry was a widely used tool of expression during the early 1900s.
One of the ways veterans expressed their emotions about the war was through poetry. These poems were easy to spread and quick to read. Thanks to this the veterans struggles were recognized by the communities. An example of a popular poem is “In Flanders Fields”, which has a sad tone. Poetry was a widely used tool of expression during the early 1900s.
Lost Generation
The Lost Generation was made up of authors who were part of the generation of people that fought in World War One. They tried to express the war, and other ideas such as exploring the meaning of life. The Lost Generation was able to further illustrate the horrors and struggles of war.
The Lost Generation was made up of authors who were part of the generation of people that fought in World War One. They tried to express the war, and other ideas such as exploring the meaning of life. The Lost Generation was able to further illustrate the horrors and struggles of war.
The Twenties (1919-1929)
Swing
Swing was a new more upbeat style of music that became popular in the 1920s. It was a jazzy style of music and was popular for dancing. Swing music is expressive of the tone and overall feeling of the Roaring Twenties.
Swing was a new more upbeat style of music that became popular in the 1920s. It was a jazzy style of music and was popular for dancing. Swing music is expressive of the tone and overall feeling of the Roaring Twenties.
Harlem Renaissance
With artists such as Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes the Harlem Renaissance was a demonstration of the African American culture during the twenties. Jazz music was very popular, and African Americans started crafting a new culture. The Harlem Renaissance centralized in Harlem.
With artists such as Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes the Harlem Renaissance was a demonstration of the African American culture during the twenties. Jazz music was very popular, and African Americans started crafting a new culture. The Harlem Renaissance centralized in Harlem.
The Great Depression (1928-1932)
Movies
A way to relieve the stress of the Great Depression was to take a trip to the theater. Movies became popular and were extremely manageable, being very cheap. The movies would only grow in popularity all the way to the present day.
A way to relieve the stress of the Great Depression was to take a trip to the theater. Movies became popular and were extremely manageable, being very cheap. The movies would only grow in popularity all the way to the present day.
Radio
Radios were widely available for consumer purchase during the 1920s. Due to that, radios were a common household item during the Great Depression. These radios played everything from fictional stories to music.
Radios were widely available for consumer purchase during the 1920s. Due to that, radios were a common household item during the Great Depression. These radios played everything from fictional stories to music.
The New Deal/Coming of WWII (1932-1941)
Fireside chats
Franklin D. Roosevelt was able to not only inform but entertain the general public through the use of his “Fireside Chats”. These chats were broadcasted over radio and helped the everyday man connect to the President in a more friendly way. Through the use of these chats the President was able to accomplish many social goals he had.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was able to not only inform but entertain the general public through the use of his “Fireside Chats”. These chats were broadcasted over radio and helped the everyday man connect to the President in a more friendly way. Through the use of these chats the President was able to accomplish many social goals he had.
Folk Music
Folk Music was popular for the farmers affected by the depression. Farmers normally lead a simpler life, and a more traditional taste in music. Artists such as Woody Guthrie traveled around playing folk music drawing inspiration from the depression.
Folk Music was popular for the farmers affected by the depression. Farmers normally lead a simpler life, and a more traditional taste in music. Artists such as Woody Guthrie traveled around playing folk music drawing inspiration from the depression.
World War 2 (1941-1945)
Patriotic music
Patriotic American music was and has been used in ceremonies and in other events. This music can invoke a sense of pride in a citizen. Patriotic music was used quite frequently to celebrate soldiers in the war.
Patriotic American music was and has been used in ceremonies and in other events. This music can invoke a sense of pride in a citizen. Patriotic music was used quite frequently to celebrate soldiers in the war.
Propaganda
Again during World War 2 we see an example of the United States using propaganda to artistically shape the public's opinion. General themes can be seen morphing the faces of Nazi officials to make them look evil. Propaganda was an artistic weapon during the second world war.
Again during World War 2 we see an example of the United States using propaganda to artistically shape the public's opinion. General themes can be seen morphing the faces of Nazi officials to make them look evil. Propaganda was an artistic weapon during the second world war.
The Cold War/Post WWII (1945-1960)
Invention of Rock
At first, Rock n’ Roll was thought to be super rebellious and could corrupt the youth. However, rock music gained tons of influence and popularity. Rock music helped shape the culture of several generations of people.
At first, Rock n’ Roll was thought to be super rebellious and could corrupt the youth. However, rock music gained tons of influence and popularity. Rock music helped shape the culture of several generations of people.
Baseball (Jackie Robinson)
Baseball became one America’s favorite past times, and drew large crowds to view it on the professional scale. In this time it didn’t matter who you were it was how well you played. Jackie Robinson fought through racism during his solid career in professional baseball.
Baseball became one America’s favorite past times, and drew large crowds to view it on the professional scale. In this time it didn’t matter who you were it was how well you played. Jackie Robinson fought through racism during his solid career in professional baseball.
Civil Rights Movement/Vietnam Era (1945-1975)
Woodstock 1969
Woodstock was a festival designed to promote peace and music. With many different performing artists, Woodstock drew huge crowds to chill out. Woodstock featured many of the most popular artists, including Jimi Hendrix.
Woodstock was a festival designed to promote peace and music. With many different performing artists, Woodstock drew huge crowds to chill out. Woodstock featured many of the most popular artists, including Jimi Hendrix.
Beatlemania
A British boy band called The Beatles took the nation by storm, creating a phenomenon known as Beatlemania. The Beatles had a new sound and captivated many audience members. The Beatles music would be listened to for decades.
A British boy band called The Beatles took the nation by storm, creating a phenomenon known as Beatlemania. The Beatles had a new sound and captivated many audience members. The Beatles music would be listened to for decades.
A Crisis in Confidence (1968-1980)
Breakup of Beatles/Death of Elvis
Not only was the United States plagued with the scandal of Watergate, but they are also dealing with breakup of the Beatles, and grieving the loss of Elvis Presley. Those two massively popular artists had lots of influence in culture. When they split or passed away respectively, the nation lost role models they looked to.
Not only was the United States plagued with the scandal of Watergate, but they are also dealing with breakup of the Beatles, and grieving the loss of Elvis Presley. Those two massively popular artists had lots of influence in culture. When they split or passed away respectively, the nation lost role models they looked to.
Disco
The new genre of music in the 1970s was disco. Disco music introduced more electronic sounding elements, different from the rock that dominated lots of music culture. Along with disco came dance clubs where people showed off their moves to others.
The new genre of music in the 1970s was disco. Disco music introduced more electronic sounding elements, different from the rock that dominated lots of music culture. Along with disco came dance clubs where people showed off their moves to others.
The Conservative Resurgence (1980-1993)
1980s Music
The 1980s saw one of the most iconic generations of music. With artists such as Michael Jackson, artists of the eighties created hits that are still widely popular today. The music genre of the 80s featured a mixture of rock and disco elements.
The 1980s saw one of the most iconic generations of music. With artists such as Michael Jackson, artists of the eighties created hits that are still widely popular today. The music genre of the 80s featured a mixture of rock and disco elements.
MTV
MTV, or Music Television, was a cable television channel that was created in 1980s that specialized in music and music videos. This became a very popular form of entertainment in younger ages. Music Television maintained its popularity into the future, however strayed away from its original programming ideas.
MTV, or Music Television, was a cable television channel that was created in 1980s that specialized in music and music videos. This became a very popular form of entertainment in younger ages. Music Television maintained its popularity into the future, however strayed away from its original programming ideas.
Into a New Century (1992-2005ish)
World Wide Web
In the 1990s a new way to communicate was established, the World Wide Web. This new tool will prove to be very useful in the future to distribute information and improve communication. It will also lead to things like Tumblr and 4chan.
In the 1990s a new way to communicate was established, the World Wide Web. This new tool will prove to be very useful in the future to distribute information and improve communication. It will also lead to things like Tumblr and 4chan.
Television
Television increased in its popularity at the transition to the 21st century, gaining more programs. Cable television will allow for new genres of television entertainment to be created. Television and cable are the stepping stones laid down which will lead to great gifts of entertainment such as Netflix.
Television increased in its popularity at the transition to the 21st century, gaining more programs. Cable television will allow for new genres of television entertainment to be created. Television and cable are the stepping stones laid down which will lead to great gifts of entertainment such as Netflix.