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American Art And Architecture

American Art And Architecture. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hurs/hd_hurs.htm. http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/american-art.htm. http://wannabwestern.hubpages.com/hub/10-Western-Artists. http://www.askart.com/AskART/index.aspx. I. Neo-Classical Architecture.

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American Art And Architecture

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  1. American Art And Architecture • http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/hurs/hd_hurs.htm http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/american-art.htm http://wannabwestern.hubpages.com/hub/10-Western-Artists http://www.askart.com/AskART/index.aspx

  2. I. Neo-Classical Architecture Design based on the styles of Ancient Greek and Roman temples Buildings incorporated columns and ornate friezes 1800-1850

  3. U. S. Customs House, 1836

  4. U.S. Treasury Building, 1836

  5. Jefferson Rotunda (Univ. of VA), 1826

  6. The Capitol Rotunda

  7. II. The Hudson River School 1820-1860 Was Part of “Romantic” movement in art—presented subjects in a very idealized way Painted grand, scenic vistas Humans were an insignificant (even non-existent) part of the picture

  8. In Nature’s WonderlandThomas Doughty, 1835

  9. Niagara – Frederic Church, 1857

  10. View of the Catskills, Early AutumnThomas Cole, 1837

  11. View from Mt. Holyoke: The OxbowThomas Cole, 1836

  12. Kindred Spirits – Asher Durand, 1849

  13. III. Realism in American Art 1850-1900 Was a reaction against the idealized images of “romanticism” Attempted to present life as it really was, including its boring or ugly qualities Humans were often a very significant part of the picture, and were often doing something quite ordinary.

  14. Raftsmen Playing at Cards by George Caleb Bingham

  15. Checker Players by George Caleb Bingham

  16. Politics in an Oyster House by Richard Woodville

  17. The AshCan School of Realism 1900-1930 Most important movement in realist art Centered in New York City, and attempted to portray life of everyday New Yorkers

  18. Stag Night at Sharkeys, George Bellows

  19. McSorley’s Bar, John Sloan

  20. Snow in New York, Robert Henri

  21. IV. Western Art Was defined by subject matter rather than artistic style Emphasized subjects that were uniquely American, particularly Native Americans and cowboys Also stressed beauty of western landscapes

  22. Young Omahaw, War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees - Charles Bird King, 1821

  23. Last of the Race – Tompkins Matteson, 1847

  24. Indian Scouts by Leonard Ready

  25. The Fall of the Cowboy

  26. The Bucker by Charles Russell

  27. Wagon Boss

  28. Yosemite Valley- Glacier Point by Albert Bierstdadt

  29. Yellowstone National Park by Thomas Moran

  30. V. Pop Art 1950-1970 Was a reaction against the traditions of fine art by including images from popular culture (hence the name ‘pop’ art) The subject matter often came from the news or current mass media Often utilized techniques used in advertising or comic books

  31. Cambell’s Tomato Soup, Andy Warhol

  32. Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol

  33. In The Car, Roy Lichtenstein

  34. Other Famous American Artists

  35. John Trumbull—paintedkey Revolutionary War moments Signing of Declaration of Independence, 1817

  36. Winslow Homer—pioneered realism Snap the Whip, 1972

  37. Edwin Hopper—emphasized shallowness of mid-20th century life Nighthawks, 1942

  38. Georgia O’Keefe—revolutionized flower painting White Flower on Red Earth, 1943

  39. Jackson Pollock—pioneered drip painting Convergence, 1952

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