The document discusses modern American art movements throughout the 20th century. It mentions Claes Oldenburg, a Swedish-born American sculptor and pop artist known for using everyday objects in his sculptures. It describes how following World War II, New York became a center for culture and art as artists experimented with new techniques and materials. It provides overviews of various art styles like Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Social Protest Painting, and Super-Realism. Key Abstract Expressionist artists mentioned are Arshile Gorky and Jackson Pollock.