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BELLWORK. We’ve talked about Europe enough… What do you think is going on in America?. Before We Start Today. So many of you (including me) were enamored by the realism of the paintings from yesterday
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BELLWORK We’ve talked about Europe enough… What do you think is going on in America?
Before We Start Today... • So many of you (including me) were enamored by the realism of the paintings from yesterday • Here is a very interesting video about realism and its lasting effect, even after the invention of photography: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os6i6fneV-E
PLANNER: HOMEWORK Give me a paragraph about the differences and similarities between European and Early American art.
Across the Pond 11-06-18
Let’s Talk about Background... • In 1776, America declared their independence from Great Britain and the Revolution began • By 1788, the Constitution was ratified and America was a small and new country • What do you think happened to art, then? • What might have been important to the early Americans? • If we need a refresher on how the American Revolution started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eytc9ZaNWyc&t=58s
Art During the Revolution • Art at this time was all about capturing the New Republic and the events that the new country was experiencing • Portraits were big, as well as paintings of scenes of battles • It was important to capture everything, especially during a time without photography
Art During the Revolution • Please take notes on this video! • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdF189nWqxg • Many of the political figures of the Revolution were also artists • This is important to note when thinking about the fact that even artists want to fight for what’s right • Resistance Art, anyone?
Art During the Revolution • Compared to the other art forms we have talked about, much of the art of the American Revolution was very much about the here and now • Artists were usually present at the scenes they painted, which meant that they were capturing the moment • How is this different from the other art that we have studied so far?
Art During the Revolution • Why is it important to capture the scenes of the American Revolution? • Because it tells history! • Without this art, we would not quite understand the scope of the American Revolution in the same way • We might not also understand the figures of the American Revolution in the same way