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Federal Art Project

Thanks to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ambitious New Deal plan, American artists were able to keep working during the Great Depression. The work they produced remains a key part of the American landscape.

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18. Federal Art Project

Thanks to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s ambitious New Deal plan, American artists were able to keep working during the Great Depression. The work they produced remains a key part of the American landscape.

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Yellowstone: The First National Park

The first dedicated National Park anywhere in the world, Yellowstone attracts 318 million visitors every year. It was saved for posterity by the work of two pioneering artists.

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17. Yellowstone: The First National Park

The first dedicated National Park anywhere in the world, Yellowstone attracts 318 million visitors every year. It was saved for posterity by the work of two pioneering artists.

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Indigenous North American Tattoos

To Indigenous Americans, tattoos aren’t just decorative, they’re also sacred, rich in artistry and meaning, and of huge social, cultural and religious significance.

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16. Indigenous North American Tattoos

To Indigenous Americans, tattoos aren’t just decorative, they’re also sacred, rich in artistry and meaning, and of huge social, cultural and religious significance.

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9/11: Art From Ashes

September 11, 2001 is a day etched into the memories of millions. Art around the world is being used to explore and understand.

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15. 9/11: Art From Ashes

September 11, 2001 is a day etched into the memories of millions. Art around the world is being used to explore and understand.

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Abstract Expressionism

By showing people that art can be used to express what we feel, rather than what we see, Abstract Expressionism changed how we define what art is.

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14. Abstract Expressionism

By showing people that art can be used to express what we feel, rather than what we see, Abstract Expressionism changed how we define what art is.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, is rightly recognised as one of the most touching and solemn war memorials in the world. But when plans for the memorial were first unveiled, many Vietnam veterans and US political leaders were outraged.

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13. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, is rightly recognised as one of the most touching and solemn war memorials in the world. But when plans for the memorial were first unveiled, many Vietnam veterans and US political leaders were outraged.

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The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American culture and creativity that began in 1920s New York.

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12. The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American culture and creativity that began in 1920s New York.

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The Golden Age of Sci-Fi Literature

Coinciding with the Machine Age, the Golden Age of Sci-Fi Literature saw American authors combine factual science with fantastical fiction to take readers into the farthest reaches of the imagination.

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11. The Golden Age of Sci-Fi Literature

Coinciding with the Machine Age, the Golden Age of Sci-Fi Literature saw American authors combine factual science with fantastical fiction to take readers into the farthest reaches of the imagination.

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Bluegrass Music

Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains was the birthplace of Bluegrass Music and Bill Monroe who became the Godfather of the Bluegrass

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10. Bluegrass Music

Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains was the birthplace of Bluegrass Music and Bill Monroe who became the Godfather of the Bluegrass

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Graffiti: Street Art or Vandalism?

Do you see Graffiti or Street Art? Explore the "pioneering era" of graffiti that took place during the years 1969 through 1974, as well as its enduring appeal today.

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9. Graffiti: Street Art or Vandalism?

Do you see Graffiti or Street Art? Explore the "pioneering era" of graffiti that took place during the years 1969 through 1974, as well as its enduring appeal today.

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Chicano Art Movement

The Chicano Art Movement was an explosion of Mexican-American culture that established a unique artistic identity in the United States - and raised up a new political voice.

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8. Chicano Art Movement

The Chicano Art Movement was an explosion of Mexican-American culture that established a unique artistic identity in the United States - and raised up a new political voice.

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Ball Culture of New York City

Ball Culture can be traced as far back as the 1860s in New York City, where LGBTQ+ people began to create safe spaces where they could express and celebrate their identities freely.

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7. Ball Culture of New York City

Ball Culture can be traced as far back as the 1860s in New York City, where LGBTQ+ people began to create safe spaces where they could express and celebrate their identities freely.

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Musical Theatre: From Athens to Broadway

Musical Theater originated in Ancient Greece, but in the late 19th century the artform took America by storm.

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6. Musical Theatre: From Athens to Broadway

Musical Theater originated in Ancient Greece, but in the late 19th century the artform took America by storm.

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The Golden Age of Illustration

The Golden Age of Illustration flourished at the turn of the 20th Century, when artistic flair collided with new technology.

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5. The Golden Age of Illustration

The Golden Age of Illustration flourished at the turn of the 20th Century, when artistic flair collided with new technology.

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Protest Music of the Vietnam War

In protest against the Vietnam War - one of the most divisive conflicts in US history - American musicians wrote and performed hundreds of songs calling for peace and criticising the US government’s handling of the war.

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4. Protest Music of the Vietnam War

In protest against the Vietnam War - one of the most divisive conflicts in US history - American musicians wrote and performed hundreds of songs calling for peace and criticising the US government’s handling of the war.

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The Birth of Photojournalism

At the height of the American Civil War, New York photographer Mathew Brady pioneered the art of Photojournalism - and brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.

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3. The Birth of Photojournalism

At the height of the American Civil War, New York photographer Mathew Brady pioneered the art of Photojournalism - and brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.

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War of the Worlds: The Hoax of a Century

The infamous 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast was a 'fake' news report of a devastating alien invasion advancing on New York City - that changed broadcasting forever.

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2. War of the Worlds: The Hoax of a Century

The infamous 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast was a 'fake' news report of a devastating alien invasion advancing on New York City - that changed broadcasting forever.

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The White House

The White House is perhaps the most iconic work of architecture in America - learn how it's design and style represents power, democracy and liberty.

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1. The White House

The White House is perhaps the most iconic work of architecture in America - learn how it's design and style represents power, democracy and liberty.

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