CULTURAL INNOVATIONS Chapter 10 Section 4 US History

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CULTURAL INNOVATIONS Chapter 10 Section 4 US History

CULTURAL INNOVATIONS Chapter 10 Section 4 US History

CULTURAL INNOVATIONS • ART AND LITERATURE • Main Idea – New York City’s Greenwich

CULTURAL INNOVATIONS • ART AND LITERATURE • Main Idea – New York City’s Greenwich Village and Chicago’s South Side became known as centers for new artistic work

ART AND LITERATURE • During the 1920 s, American artists and writers challenged traditional

ART AND LITERATURE • During the 1920 s, American artists and writers challenged traditional ideas. – Explored what it meant to be “modern” – Writers, artists and intellectuals moved to Greenwich Village in New York and Chicago’s South side due to a “bohemian” lifestyle in these areas

ART AND LITERATURE • Modern American Art – European Movements influenced American Modern Art

ART AND LITERATURE • Modern American Art – European Movements influenced American Modern Art – Diverse range of styles to express individual views – John Marin drew nature AND urban dynamics for inspiration – Charles Scheeler influenced by photography and Cubism – Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings admired in museums throughout life

ART AND LITERATURE • Poets and Writers – Varied greatly in their styles and

ART AND LITERATURE • Poets and Writers – Varied greatly in their styles and subject matter – “Carl Sandburg” Chicago poet, folklorist and novelist used common speech to glorify Midwest – “Willa Cather” Pulitzer Prize-winner, wrote about life on Great Plains – Edna St. Vincent Millay also won Pulitzer prize, expressed idea of women’s equality

ART AND LITERATURE – Poets like Gertrude Stein were important because they influenced other

ART AND LITERATURE – Poets like Gertrude Stein were important because they influenced other writers like Ernest Hemingway – Some poets (Ezra Pound, Amy Lowell etc) used clear images to express moments in time – Others (like T. S. Elliot) portrayed what they thought were negative effects of modernism – One of the most influential playwright was Eugene O’Neill • Realistic characters and situations with modern themes

ART AND LITERATURE • Poets and Writers – Many also wrote about their disillusionment

ART AND LITERATURE • Poets and Writers – Many also wrote about their disillusionment with World War I – Called “lost generation” and moved to Europe (especially Paris)…wrote about “heroic antiheros” – “Ernest Hemingway” was one of these writers – Sinclair Lewis, Main Street – “F. Scott Fitzgerald” The Great Gatsby criticized superficial society – “Edith Wharton” The Age of Innocence used irony and humor to criticized upper-middle class ignorance

CULTURAL INNOVATIONS • POPULAR CULTURE • Main Idea – Broadcast radio and “talking” pictures

CULTURAL INNOVATIONS • POPULAR CULTURE • Main Idea – Broadcast radio and “talking” pictures were new forms of popular entertainment.

POPULAR CULTURE • Economic prosperity made it possible for more leisure time and spending

POPULAR CULTURE • Economic prosperity made it possible for more leisure time and spending money in 1920 s – Sports, music, theatre and other forms of entertainment became more popular – “fell in love” with motion pictures and radio programs

POPULAR CULTURE • Movies and Radio Shows – Motion pictures very popular in 1920

POPULAR CULTURE • Movies and Radio Shows – Motion pictures very popular in 1920 s. – Before sound technology, piano players provided music and subtitles explained plot. • Stars of silent movies included Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Tom Mix – First “talking” picture , The Jazz Singer – Irving Berlin one of most famous song writers in 1920 s • Worked in area of New York called Tin Pan Alley • Wrote “White Christmas” among others • People able to listen to music and more on radio programs – “Mass Media” did more than entertain • Easy availability broke down class barriers and narrowed local interests • Helped unify nation and spread new ideas

POPULAR CULTURE • Sports – Due to motion pictures and radio, Baseball and Boxing

POPULAR CULTURE • Sports – Due to motion pictures and radio, Baseball and Boxing became even more popular • Babe Ruth became national hero for hitting home runs • Boxer Jack Dempsey was also popular when he tried to win back world heavyweight championship in 1927 – All of these could be followed in radio broadcasts and newspaper coverage • Other sports also became more popular like college football (athlete Red Grange) • Golf (Bobby Jones) – Swimmer Gertrude Ederle swam English Channel in a little over 14 hours (new record) in 1927 and enchanted Americans

REVIEW QUESTIONS • Answer the following questions using complete sentences. 1. Why did many

REVIEW QUESTIONS • Answer the following questions using complete sentences. 1. Why did many creative people flock to Greenwich Village during the 1920 s? 2. Explain how did the economy of the 1920 s affect popular culture? 3. What is Mass Media?