Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Introduction: Historical Context of 1920s Art

Post war prosperity greatly influenced the art of this time period. The United States' economy was booming, influencing the art of the time.
Surrealism came into existance, as well as art deco. African American art became popular during the Harlem Renaissance, which took place in the 1920s. The inkblot test which is used in psychology was also devolped during this time period.
Above is the art of the 1920s broken into different categories.

Sources: http://www.1920-30.com/art/
http://php.scripts.psu.edu/users/m/a/mas53/timln920.html

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