1920’s Boom

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Life in the 1920s

New Revolution in Science Sigmund Freud- theory of the

human mind Albert Einstein- theory of

relativity Understanding space, time,

energy, and matter

Literature Writers began to express visions about

the present and the future in their writing Writers began to create novels that

reflected the concerns of society James Joyce- wrote Ulysses which

incorporated the ideas of Freud Existentialism: people give meaning to

their lives through choice and action Friedrich Nietzsche: urged a return of

pride, assertiveness and strength from people in his writings

Arts Art

Artists wanted to depict the inner world of emotion and imagination rather than show realistic images

Bold colors and exaggerated forms Surrealism: link the world of dreams with

real life [also inspired by Freud] Many paintings depicted this

Arts Music

Jazz emerged in the United States and became very popular in the U.S. and Europe

Strayed away from traditional styles of music

Women’s Roles The war had allowed women to

take on new roles This helped them win the right to

vote Number of women in medicine,

education, journalism, and other professions increased

Their appearance changed: Wore shorter, looser garments

and cut their hair short

Technology Automobile

Post-war innovations and improvements benefited the automobile

Led to life-style changes: more people traveled for pleasure

People were able to move to the suburbs and still work in the city

Technology Airplanes

Charles Lindbergh- 33 hour solo flight from New York to Paris

At first, only rich could afford air travel Amelia Earhart- American who was the

first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic

Technology Radio and Movies

1920- first commercial radio station Every major city had stations

broadcasting news, plays, and even live sporting events

In Europe film was a serious art form but in America it was entertainment

1920’s- addition of sound transformed movies

Slang during the 1920’s “Hoofer” – Dancer

“Bee’s Knees” – an extraordinary person, thing, or idea

Radio, movies, cars, airplanes, music, and art brought the world in closer touch