Realism in Art, Literature & Music

REALISM IN ART, LITERATURE & MUSIC

Art work by Thomas Eakins, books by Mark Twain and Edith Wharton

Target Question: What effects would Realism have on American culture in the early 1900’s ?

REALISM

What is realism?

To portray life realistically rather than idealizing them as romantic artist did

Art work by Thomas Eakins reflect the careful observations and details of day to day occurrences. Play video below

How would you describe the realism behind this painting?

Theses novels represents Twains masterpieces in writing. “He wrote in local dialect with a lively sense of humor.” These will become true American novels.

Edith Wharton wrote novels about the upper class society of New York

Ragtime and vaudeville will echo the hectic pace of city life. Ragtime, like jazz, will grow from the roots of the African-American music.

Song: Entertainer

DISCRIMINATION AGAINST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSICIANS