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Realism in Art, Literature & Music

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?.

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Realism in Art, Literature & Music

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  1. 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

  2. What is realism? • To portray life realistically rather than idealizing them as romantic artist did Realism

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

  4. How would you describe the realism behind this painting?

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

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

  7. 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

  8. Discrimination against African-American musicians

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