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Target Question: What effects would Realism have on American culture in the early 1900’s ?. Art work by Thomas Eakins, books by Mark Twain and Edith Wharton. Realism in Art, Literature & Music. What is realism?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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