The document summarizes key social, cultural, economic, and technological developments that occurred in the United States during the 1950s. There was strong economic growth following World War II, accompanied by suburban expansion and the rise of television and rock music. New technologies like computers, barcodes, and transistors were invented, while popular culture saw the emergence of brands like Jell-O, Dunkin' Donuts, and KFC. The civil rights movement also began during this decade.
The United States emerged from World War II as a dominant global power with a strong economy. In the 1950s, Americans enjoyed widespread prosperity and consumerism as symbols of the "American Dream." The decade saw dramatic expansion of the middle class and suburbs. New household appliances, cars, and television became ubiquitous symbols and purveyors of prosperity and domesticity.
Postwar America saw celebrations after the end of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific, but it also marked the beginning of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. The U.S. emerged from the war as the world's dominant economic and military power due to its manufacturing strength remaining intact during the war. Americans enjoyed a period of economic growth and prosperity in the postwar years, fueled by consumerism and suburban expansion. However, tensions with the Soviet Union would come to define American foreign policy for decades to come.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating gaining statehood.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating joining the union.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating gaining statehood.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating gaining statehood.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating joining the union.
The document discusses several notable events from the 1950s including:
- Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which is considered the first rock and roll song to achieve national popularity.
- On September 4, 1957 Elizabeth Eckford, one of the "Little Rock Nine" African American students, attempted to enter the previously segregated Little Rock Central High School but was blocked by the National Guard on orders from the governor. Troops were later sent by President Eisenhower to escort the students.
- The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, kicking off the space race with the United States.
- Hawaii became the 50th state on
The United States emerged from World War II as a dominant global power with a strong economy. In the 1950s, Americans enjoyed widespread prosperity and consumerism as symbols of the "American Dream." The decade saw dramatic expansion of the middle class and suburbs. New household appliances, cars, and television became ubiquitous symbols and purveyors of prosperity and domesticity.
Postwar America saw celebrations after the end of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific, but it also marked the beginning of the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. The U.S. emerged from the war as the world's dominant economic and military power due to its manufacturing strength remaining intact during the war. Americans enjoyed a period of economic growth and prosperity in the postwar years, fueled by consumerism and suburban expansion. However, tensions with the Soviet Union would come to define American foreign policy for decades to come.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating gaining statehood.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating joining the union.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating gaining statehood.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating gaining statehood.
The document provides a summary of various events that occurred between 1950 and 1959, including:
1) Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which signified the birth of rock and roll.
2) The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957, kicking off the space race.
3) Hawaii becoming the 50th state of the United States in 1959 after celebrating joining the union.
The document discusses several notable events from the 1950s including:
- Bill Haley and the Comets' 1955 hit "Rock Around the Clock" which is considered the first rock and roll song to achieve national popularity.
- On September 4, 1957 Elizabeth Eckford, one of the "Little Rock Nine" African American students, attempted to enter the previously segregated Little Rock Central High School but was blocked by the National Guard on orders from the governor. Troops were later sent by President Eisenhower to escort the students.
- The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, kicking off the space race with the United States.
- Hawaii became the 50th state on
Chapter 4 of a university course in media history by Prof. Bill Kovarik, based on the book Revolutions in Communication: Media History from Gutenberg to the Digital Age (Bloomsbury, 2nd ed., 2015).
The 1950s saw tremendous economic growth and suburban expansion that led many to view it as a period of "Conservatism, Complacency, and Contentment." However, others argue it was also a time of "Anxiety, Alienation, and Unrest" as populations shifted, new social pressures emerged, and tensions grew beneath the surface. The decade laid the groundwork for the social and political upheaval of the 1960s by sowing the seeds of dissent among a new generation coming of age in this complex period.
The document summarizes the history of radio from its scientific discoveries in the late 1800s to its golden age in the 1930s-40s and subsequent changes. It describes the key inventors like Marconi and Fessenden who developed radio telegraphy and telephony. The Titanic disaster spurred changes to continuous wave systems. Sarnoff's memo envisioned radio supported by advertising. Popular shows included Amos 'n Andy and The Shadow. Regulation addressed monopoly control and controversial content. Television largely replaced radio in the 1950s, though talk radio and new technologies have evolved.
Jackson Pollock was an abstract painter best known for his "drip style" of pouring and dripping paint onto canvases laid on the floor. He used sticks, trowels, and knives to apply the paint rather than brushes. Pollock believed painting from all sides by moving around the canvas on the floor allowed him to be "inside" the painting. His innovative technique influenced many artists and had a profound impact on contemporary art by departing from traditional representational painting.
The 1950s saw tremendous economic growth and rising affluence in America as many moved to new suburbs. However, beneath the surface of social conformity, there were signs of unease and unrest. New technologies like television and rock music exposed divisions and tensions among generations. Debates also emerged around gender roles and sexuality. By the late 1950s, these undercurrents foreshadowed the greater social and political upheaval that would emerge in the 1960s.
The document provides information on European and American art movements after World War 2, including Existentialism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and the Beat generation. It includes brief descriptions of influential artists like Pollock, de Kooning, Warhol, Stella, and Ginsberg, as well as examples of their key works. Images and discussion questions are also included to illustrate the concepts.
The Willcox Gallery is exhibiting works from over 20 artists from around the world, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other media focused on equestrian and polo themes. Featured artists include Susan Smolensky, Tammy Bality, Patty Davis, and Freudy, known for his vintage photographs capturing polo and society scenes from the 1930s. In addition to the artworks, the exhibition also includes a collection of vintage Stork Club memorabilia and limited edition photos and medals.
This document provides historical context and summaries of key events during the 1920s in the United States, known as the "Jazz Age". It discusses the social and cultural changes of the time period including the rise of jazz music and famous jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong. It also summarizes technological developments like the first talking films, achievements and records set by famous athletes, prohibition and the rise of gangsters, and economic boom and bust including the stock market crash of 1929 marking the start of the Great Depression. Famous figures of the era that made contributions to art, literature, and aviation like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Charles Lindbergh, and Ernest Hemingway are also summarized.
The document provides details about several people and events:
1. Mulk Raj Anand was an Indian novelist and journalist who wrote propaganda for the Indian independence movement in London and supported other freedom struggles around the world.
2. Beena Das was a Bengali revolutionary who attempted to assassinate the Governor of Bengal in 1932 but failed and was imprisoned.
3. Ken Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian activist executed in 1995 for protesting environmental damage caused by oil companies in Ogoniland.
4. General Sani Abacha was the military leader of Nigeria who died of a heart attack allegedly due to poisoning by political rivals.
28 January 2012 - English Speaking Club.
Today’s session at Window on America center Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine) started with a cross-cultural topic about “Prominent Italian Americans”. This topic was illustrated with a colorful book display about US entertainment celebrities and included documents about Madonna, S.Stallone, L.Di Caprio and others.
The slide show introduced famous American directors of Italian background. The movies by these directors from the WOA collection were presented to the club members.
Alfred Hitchcock was a famous English film director born in 1899 who became known as the "master of suspense". He started his career making silent films in England before moving to Hollywood in 1939. Some of his most famous and influential films include Psycho (1960), which featured the iconic shower scene, Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958), and The Birds (1963). Hitchcock pioneered the psychological thriller genre and became one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time due to his innovative techniques and ability to keep audiences in suspense.
1. The municipality increased taxes on the math (monastery) where Vivekananda and others lived after Ramakrishna's death, claiming it was not a religious place but an ordinary garden house. The question asks for the special cause of the municipality's action.
2. The passage defines the concept of "X" as referring to artists, writers, etc. whose work opposes mainstream values and has a political or social edge. It discusses how the term has been co-opted since the 1960s and identifies "X" as a variety of Bohemianism.
3. The synopsis provided is for "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe
Chisholm Gallery, LLC Sporting Art Exhibition curated by Jeanne Chisholm at The WIllcox Hotel in Aiken, South Carolina features over 20 International Artists to Rave Reviews!!
Peter Max was a pop artist known for his iconic figures depicted in vibrant colors. Robert Frank set out to photographically document the United States in the 1950s, resulting in his influential work "The Americans." In the early 1970s, the first digital photographs were invented, direct dial telephone conversations occurred, and Walter Werzowa composed the iconic three-second Intel jingle in less than three seconds.
Finals of Seek Under Porus 2014, the 6th edition of KQA History QuizPraveen VR
Here are the answers to the 6 questions on National Heroes:
1. Bulgaria. MacGahan was a journalist who reported on the atrocities committed against Bulgarians during the April Uprising of 1876, helping spark international outrage and intervention that eventually led to Bulgaria's independence from the Ottoman Empire.
2. Ibrahim Rugova. He was the first President of Kosovo during its transition to independence.
3. Wenceslas. The artwork pays tribute to the equestrian statue of King Wenceslas I of Bohemia in Prague.
4. Bob Marley. The iconic reggae artist Bob Marley organized the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978 in an attempt to reconcile the political
Prelims of Seek Under Porus 2014, the 6th edition of KQA History QuizPraveen VR
The document provides rules and questions for a quiz competition involving 8 teams. It notes that some questions have multiple parts and will be worth partial points. Questions 10-20 are starred and will be used to break ties. The summary provides the essential information about the structure and scoring of the quiz competition in 3 sentences or less.
This timeline document outlines important events from 1960 to 1969, including the powerful Valdivia earthquake in 1960, the invention of the first computer video game in 1962, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the release of the Beatles' albums in 1964 and 1967, the launch and success of the Star Trek television series in 1966-1969, the Tlatelolco massacre in Mexico City in 1968, the first moon landing in 1969, and the Beatles' final concert in 1969.
This document provides a list of new books for the month of November 2553. It includes the author, title, and call number for each book. Some of the featured topics include mythology, folktales, history, politics and cooking. The list contains books in English, Japanese, Chinese and other languages.
This document discusses the ethnic trend and how it has influenced various industries such as fashion, media, entertainment, food, and interior design. It notes that the ethnic trend relates to cultural heritage and has led people to learn more about their backgrounds and customs. Examples are given of how ethnic influences have appeared in fashion through items like Russian fur hats, clogs from the Netherlands, and collections inspired by India. Food, dance, decor, and music from various world cultures are also summarized.
Venus, the goddess of love, is depicted floating ashore after being born from the sea in Botticelli's painting "The Birth of Venus." The painting symbolizes divine and physical love as well as pure beauty, as Venus was a representation of these qualities in Roman mythology.
Chapter 4 of a university course in media history by Prof. Bill Kovarik, based on the book Revolutions in Communication: Media History from Gutenberg to the Digital Age (Bloomsbury, 2nd ed., 2015).
The 1950s saw tremendous economic growth and suburban expansion that led many to view it as a period of "Conservatism, Complacency, and Contentment." However, others argue it was also a time of "Anxiety, Alienation, and Unrest" as populations shifted, new social pressures emerged, and tensions grew beneath the surface. The decade laid the groundwork for the social and political upheaval of the 1960s by sowing the seeds of dissent among a new generation coming of age in this complex period.
The document summarizes the history of radio from its scientific discoveries in the late 1800s to its golden age in the 1930s-40s and subsequent changes. It describes the key inventors like Marconi and Fessenden who developed radio telegraphy and telephony. The Titanic disaster spurred changes to continuous wave systems. Sarnoff's memo envisioned radio supported by advertising. Popular shows included Amos 'n Andy and The Shadow. Regulation addressed monopoly control and controversial content. Television largely replaced radio in the 1950s, though talk radio and new technologies have evolved.
Jackson Pollock was an abstract painter best known for his "drip style" of pouring and dripping paint onto canvases laid on the floor. He used sticks, trowels, and knives to apply the paint rather than brushes. Pollock believed painting from all sides by moving around the canvas on the floor allowed him to be "inside" the painting. His innovative technique influenced many artists and had a profound impact on contemporary art by departing from traditional representational painting.
The 1950s saw tremendous economic growth and rising affluence in America as many moved to new suburbs. However, beneath the surface of social conformity, there were signs of unease and unrest. New technologies like television and rock music exposed divisions and tensions among generations. Debates also emerged around gender roles and sexuality. By the late 1950s, these undercurrents foreshadowed the greater social and political upheaval that would emerge in the 1960s.
The document provides information on European and American art movements after World War 2, including Existentialism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and the Beat generation. It includes brief descriptions of influential artists like Pollock, de Kooning, Warhol, Stella, and Ginsberg, as well as examples of their key works. Images and discussion questions are also included to illustrate the concepts.
The Willcox Gallery is exhibiting works from over 20 artists from around the world, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other media focused on equestrian and polo themes. Featured artists include Susan Smolensky, Tammy Bality, Patty Davis, and Freudy, known for his vintage photographs capturing polo and society scenes from the 1930s. In addition to the artworks, the exhibition also includes a collection of vintage Stork Club memorabilia and limited edition photos and medals.
This document provides historical context and summaries of key events during the 1920s in the United States, known as the "Jazz Age". It discusses the social and cultural changes of the time period including the rise of jazz music and famous jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong. It also summarizes technological developments like the first talking films, achievements and records set by famous athletes, prohibition and the rise of gangsters, and economic boom and bust including the stock market crash of 1929 marking the start of the Great Depression. Famous figures of the era that made contributions to art, literature, and aviation like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Charles Lindbergh, and Ernest Hemingway are also summarized.
The document provides details about several people and events:
1. Mulk Raj Anand was an Indian novelist and journalist who wrote propaganda for the Indian independence movement in London and supported other freedom struggles around the world.
2. Beena Das was a Bengali revolutionary who attempted to assassinate the Governor of Bengal in 1932 but failed and was imprisoned.
3. Ken Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian activist executed in 1995 for protesting environmental damage caused by oil companies in Ogoniland.
4. General Sani Abacha was the military leader of Nigeria who died of a heart attack allegedly due to poisoning by political rivals.
28 January 2012 - English Speaking Club.
Today’s session at Window on America center Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine) started with a cross-cultural topic about “Prominent Italian Americans”. This topic was illustrated with a colorful book display about US entertainment celebrities and included documents about Madonna, S.Stallone, L.Di Caprio and others.
The slide show introduced famous American directors of Italian background. The movies by these directors from the WOA collection were presented to the club members.
Alfred Hitchcock was a famous English film director born in 1899 who became known as the "master of suspense". He started his career making silent films in England before moving to Hollywood in 1939. Some of his most famous and influential films include Psycho (1960), which featured the iconic shower scene, Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958), and The Birds (1963). Hitchcock pioneered the psychological thriller genre and became one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time due to his innovative techniques and ability to keep audiences in suspense.
1. The municipality increased taxes on the math (monastery) where Vivekananda and others lived after Ramakrishna's death, claiming it was not a religious place but an ordinary garden house. The question asks for the special cause of the municipality's action.
2. The passage defines the concept of "X" as referring to artists, writers, etc. whose work opposes mainstream values and has a political or social edge. It discusses how the term has been co-opted since the 1960s and identifies "X" as a variety of Bohemianism.
3. The synopsis provided is for "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe
Chisholm Gallery, LLC Sporting Art Exhibition curated by Jeanne Chisholm at The WIllcox Hotel in Aiken, South Carolina features over 20 International Artists to Rave Reviews!!
Peter Max was a pop artist known for his iconic figures depicted in vibrant colors. Robert Frank set out to photographically document the United States in the 1950s, resulting in his influential work "The Americans." In the early 1970s, the first digital photographs were invented, direct dial telephone conversations occurred, and Walter Werzowa composed the iconic three-second Intel jingle in less than three seconds.
Finals of Seek Under Porus 2014, the 6th edition of KQA History QuizPraveen VR
Here are the answers to the 6 questions on National Heroes:
1. Bulgaria. MacGahan was a journalist who reported on the atrocities committed against Bulgarians during the April Uprising of 1876, helping spark international outrage and intervention that eventually led to Bulgaria's independence from the Ottoman Empire.
2. Ibrahim Rugova. He was the first President of Kosovo during its transition to independence.
3. Wenceslas. The artwork pays tribute to the equestrian statue of King Wenceslas I of Bohemia in Prague.
4. Bob Marley. The iconic reggae artist Bob Marley organized the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978 in an attempt to reconcile the political
Prelims of Seek Under Porus 2014, the 6th edition of KQA History QuizPraveen VR
The document provides rules and questions for a quiz competition involving 8 teams. It notes that some questions have multiple parts and will be worth partial points. Questions 10-20 are starred and will be used to break ties. The summary provides the essential information about the structure and scoring of the quiz competition in 3 sentences or less.
This timeline document outlines important events from 1960 to 1969, including the powerful Valdivia earthquake in 1960, the invention of the first computer video game in 1962, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the release of the Beatles' albums in 1964 and 1967, the launch and success of the Star Trek television series in 1966-1969, the Tlatelolco massacre in Mexico City in 1968, the first moon landing in 1969, and the Beatles' final concert in 1969.
This document provides a list of new books for the month of November 2553. It includes the author, title, and call number for each book. Some of the featured topics include mythology, folktales, history, politics and cooking. The list contains books in English, Japanese, Chinese and other languages.
This document discusses the ethnic trend and how it has influenced various industries such as fashion, media, entertainment, food, and interior design. It notes that the ethnic trend relates to cultural heritage and has led people to learn more about their backgrounds and customs. Examples are given of how ethnic influences have appeared in fashion through items like Russian fur hats, clogs from the Netherlands, and collections inspired by India. Food, dance, decor, and music from various world cultures are also summarized.
Venus, the goddess of love, is depicted floating ashore after being born from the sea in Botticelli's painting "The Birth of Venus." The painting symbolizes divine and physical love as well as pure beauty, as Venus was a representation of these qualities in Roman mythology.
The document describes 4 businesses located on Westwood Blvd in West Los Angeles: a Parisian bakery known for macarons and pastries, an Indian cafe serving only chicken, fish and vegetables for $3-9, a Greek restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine like gyros and dolmades decorated in blue and white, and a Zumba fitness studio offering Latin dance classes. It also briefly mentions a yoga studio in Santa Monica and a Kabbalah center on Robertson Blvd.
Essential things that should always be in your carEason Chan
A driver can bail out of a lot of sticky situations if he plans ahead. More often than not, things go south on you when you think nothing could go wrong. So it pays to hope for the best and plan for the worst, especially on the road. Here are some things that should always be kept in your car for all those just in case moments.
Shoppers are expected to spend more on back-to-school shopping this year, with an average of $488 anticipated to be spent. Most shoppers will do the majority of their shopping in physical stores, though technology purchases are more likely to be made online. Research is done digitally before purchases are made in stores. Spending is heaviest on traditional items like clothing, shoes, and school supplies, though those buying computers or gadgets will spend the most overall. Early shopping and following school-recommended lists influences higher spending.
What happens when the digital tools and platforms we make and use for communication and entertainment are hijacked for terrorism, violence against the vulnerable and nefarious transactions? What role do designers and developers play? Are we complicit as creators of these technologies and products? Should we police them or fight back? As Portfolio Lead for Northern Lab, Northern Trust's internal innovation startup focused on client and partner experience, Antonio will share a mix of provocative scenarios torn from today's headlines and compelling stories where activism and technology facilitated peace—and war.
As a call-to-action for designers and developers to engage in projects capable of transformational change, he'll explore the question: How might technology foster new experiences to better accelerate social activism and make the world a smarter, safer place?
John Cage and Jackson Pollock were influential American artists in the 20th century. Cage was a composer known for works like 4'33" which consists of ambient sounds, while Pollock developed radical abstract styles like his drip paintings. Though their mediums differed, both were inspired by European movements and drew influence from friends like Merce Cunningham and Clement Greenberg. Despite having opposing approaches - Pollock seeking self-expression and Cage embracing chance - they shared a breakthrough from tradition. Their legacy continues to impact art and both pioneered movements still influential today.
During the 1945-1960 period, literature reflected on the conflicts between post-war optimism and cultural doubts. Key works included Death of a Salesman, The Catcher in the Rye, and novels by Norman Mailer and James Jones. The Beat Generation emerged in the 1950s as a youth rebellion against cultural values. In film, genres like film noir and musicals were popular. Rock and roll music also emerged and grew in popularity during this time.
The document discusses various events and artistic works from the post-World War 2 period up until the 1950s. It mentions the Potsdam Conference which divided Germany and Berlin into zones controlled by the US, Russia, Britain and France. It also discusses the Nuremberg Trials that prosecuted Nazi war criminals. In art, it discusses American modernist artists like Pollock and Rothko producing apolitical, abstract works in contrast to socialist realism in the Soviet Union. It also summarizes the 1956 exhibition "This is Tomorrow" at the Whitechapel Gallery celebrating new technologies and mass production through collaborative artworks.
Satellite television, the internet, and colonialism helped drive the evolution of globalism. Several key figures and events influenced changes in racial equality, gender equality, and other social movements in the latter half of the 20th century, including Martin Luther King Jr., the women's movement, and the gay rights movement. Abstract Expressionism emerged as the dominant art movement in the 1940s-1960s in New York, pioneered by artists like Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Franz Kline who experimented with action painting and color field techniques.
The document summarizes key social, economic, and cultural trends that characterized life in the United States during the 1950s. It describes the postwar baby boom and rise of suburban living. It also discusses the growth of consumerism and changing gender roles during this period. Television and new technologies like computers rose in popularity in the 1950s while social and political tensions emerged over issues like the Cold War, civil rights, and the youth counterculture.
The document discusses various social and economic trends that occurred in the United States during the 1950s. It describes the post-war baby boom, the rise of suburban living, the growth of consumerism, changes in the workplace due to automation and computers, and the rise of car and television culture. It also examines teen culture, religious revival, evolving gender roles, and scientific advancements including space exploration. While the decade saw economic growth and rising contentment, social critics also expressed unease with conformity and affluence in American culture, laying the groundwork for social and political turmoil in the 1960s.
The document discusses various social and economic trends that occurred in the United States during the 1950s. It describes the post-war baby boom, the rise of suburban living, the growth of consumerism, changes in the workplace due to automation and computers, and the rise of car and television culture. It also examines trends in gender roles, religion, science, and the emergence of teen culture and social unrest. While the 1950s saw economic growth and rising contentment, the document suggests there was also a growing unease with conformity and a sense that tensions were rising under the surface that would explode in the 1960s.
Pop art emerged in the mid-1950s in England and spread to New York in the early 1960s. It reflected popular culture and everyday objects rather than traditional fine art themes. Pop artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and David Hockney appropriated images from advertisements, comics, and consumer goods to blur lines between high and low art. Their use of techniques like silkscreening and repetition challenged notions of what art could be. Pop art's legacy lives on in contemporary artists who reference mass media and question societal values.
The document summarizes Abstract Expressionism, a major art movement that emerged in post-World War 2 America. It outlines the key influences of surrealism, cubism and impressionism. It then profiles some of the major artists like Pollock, de Kooning and Rothko who pioneered techniques like action painting and color field painting. Their work expressed angst over World War 2 and reacted against social pressures through bold uses of color and brushwork. While controversial initially, abstract expressionism came to be accepted and boosted public morale during a difficult time.
World War I had a major impact on the arts in the early 20th century. Several movements emerged in response, including Dadaism, which rejected tradition, and Surrealism, which focused on dreams. In the postwar period, modernist writers like James Joyce and Ezra Pound experimented with new techniques. In visual arts, abstract expressionism became popular in the mid-20th century, with painters like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning focusing on the act of creation. Pop art emerged in the 1960s, as artists like Andy Warhol reflected mass culture.
Pop art emerged in the 1950s in England when a group of artists called The Independent Group began celebrating mass-produced popular culture like advertising, films, and music instead of rejecting it. Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Hamilton are considered the fathers of British pop art, with Paolozzi making collages from comics and magazines in 1947. By the 1960s, a pop art movement was underway in America as well, centered in New York. Artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and James Rosenquist began creating work reflecting American culture and consumerism as a new way to make art relevant to modern experiences. Pop art had a huge influence in changing how people view everyday objects as aesthetically beautiful things in our lives
This document provides an overview of the Pop Art movement from the 1950s-1960s. It discusses key Pop Artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Frank Stella, and Jasper Johns. Pop Art drew inspiration from popular culture and mass media, using images of consumer goods, celebrities, advertisements. The movement blurred lines between high and low art. Pop Artists used new materials and technologies to reflect modern consumer culture and mass production. Their work challenged notions of what art could be and had a lasting influence on contemporary art.
The document summarizes key social and cultural trends of 1950s America, including:
1) The postwar baby boom and rise of suburban living. New homes and mass-produced appliances supported large families.
2) The rise of consumerism catering to baby boomers and the growing middle class. Consumer debt increased alongside economic prosperity.
3) Changes in the workplace from factories to white-collar jobs and the emergence of "corporate culture."
4) The rise of car and television culture, which spread suburban and traditional values across the country.
The document provides an overview of many social, economic, and cultural trends in the United States during the 1950s. It discusses the rise of suburban living and consumerism, as well as trends like the baby boom. Gender roles were still traditionally defined during this period. The 1950s are also characterized by political conservatism and an emphasis on traditional values, though some countercultural movements also emerged.
The document summarizes key events and developments in the 1940s:
- The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 drew the US into World War II. The US then dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
- The Normandy invasion in 1944 was a massive Allied operation that helped liberate Western Europe from German control.
- President Truman issued Executive Order 9981 in 1948, banning racial discrimination in the US military and leading to desegregation.
- Other developments included the opening of the first McDonald's restaurant, the rise of rock and roll music, and the popularity of Rita Hayworth as a 1940s film star.
The 1950s saw tremendous economic growth in the United States along with the rise of consumer culture and material goods. Music also changed dramatically with the emergence of rock and roll, blending genres like country, gospel and rhythm and blues. Television ownership skyrocketed during the decade, influencing popular culture. Movies remained popular forms of entertainment as well.
The document summarizes Abstract Expressionism, a post-World War II art movement. It discusses the main influences of surrealism, cubism and impressionism. It profiles several prominent Abstract Expressionist artists like Pollock, de Kooning, and Rothko who pioneered techniques like drip painting and color field painting. These artists sought to evoke emotion through unconventional uses of color, texture and scale. While controversial initially, Abstract Expressionism came to be accepted and boosted public morale in the postwar period in the United States.
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Pop Art was an art movement that emerged in the late 1950s and 1960s, reflecting and critiquing everyday popular culture and mass media. Artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used imagery and techniques from commercial art, advertisements, and comic books in their work. They employed methods of mechanical reproduction and repetition to comment on consumer culture and challenge definitions of fine art. Pop Art blurred distinctions between high and low art and influenced later artists to incorporate popular imagery and new technologies into their practice.
2. In the years following World War II, the United
States enjoyed an unprecedented period of
economic and political growth. Many middle class
Americans moved to the suburbs, spurred by the
availability of inexpensive, mass-produced homes.
Elvis Presley led the emergence of rock and roll
and television replaced radio as the dominant
media outlet. Many artists and intellectuals had
emigrated in the years during and after the war
from Europe to the United States, bringing with
them their own traditions and ideas.
3. Historians used the word “boom” to
describe a lot of things about 1950’s
•Booming economy
•Booming suburbs
•Baby Boom
When WWII ended many Americans were
eager to have children because the future
felt promising
4.
5. Jacqueline Bouvier married John F Kennedy
on 12 September 1953
Cat-like type Eyewear was very
popular in this era.
In 1940 the average American
woman got married when she was
22, but in 1956 the average American
woman got married when she was
only 20.
Grace Kelly in a
Beautiful 1950’s
wedding gown
6. Because the variety and availability of goods expanded with the economy
and middle class people had more money to spend than ever, there were
more things for people to spend their money on, causing the economy to
flourish.
Many Americans at this time
felt that they could give their
families all the material things
they had done without.
7. Labor unions were more generous and promised benefits to their
workers.
10. Hair
Short, soft, curly
Used Curlers, Rollers and pins
No Blow Dryers!
“poodle Cut” was a favorite
Clothing
Dressed- well groomed and tailored looks were prized
Jeans were only worn in very casual circumstances
Gloves were part of all proper attire
11. Test of first Hydrogen Bomb- 1956
• Developed by Edward Teller
• Mike ; weighed 82 tons
• Over 800 times the power of the bomb that leveled
Hiroshima
• Leveled the island of Elugelab in the Eniwetok Atoll
, Pacific Ocean , and blew 80 million tons of
radioactive
Waste into the sky.
12. Presidents:
Harry S. Truman (1945-1953)
• Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945
• Truman Doctrine
• Fight against communism
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953- 1961)
• Ended Korean War
• Civil rights
13. McCarthtyism
• Senator Joseph McCarthy accused the State Department
• Of having been infiltrated by communists
• Blacklisted celebrities
• Joseph Welch: “ Have you no sense of decency?”
• Died in 1957, age 48
States
Alaska and Hawaii become 49th and 50th states in 1959
14. On June 25.1950, North Korea invaded
United States occupied South Korea in
Hopes of thwarting America and democracy.
President Truman sought to give help to South
Korea through the United Nations.
Victory by General Douglas McArthur when he
Pushed the North Koreans back across the
38th parallel(dividing line between countries)
Ended in 1953
15. Reaction
Known as “ The Forgotten War” or “Unknown
War” because it followed WWII and was
before the Vietnam War.
Changed America’s view of 3rd World countries
• Before: Criticized countries trying to help
• After: Full support of trying to help those less fortunate
Helped the civil rights movement
First time America had fought with an integrated army
16. • Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952
Removers racial and ethnic barriers to becoming a U.S. citizen
• May 17,1954- Brown v. Board of Education
Declares segregation in public schools unconstitutional
Victory for NAACP attorney Thurgood Marshall, who would
Later become the first black Supreme Court Justice
17.
18. 1957- Nine black students are blocked form entering
Preciously all-white Central High School in Little Rock,
Arkansas by orders of Governor Orval Faubus.
• Federal Troops and national guard are sent by Eisenhower
to intervene.
• Group Became known as the “Little Rock Nine”
19.
20. March 1954- the KGB is established
• Original name, CHEKA (Russian acronym meaning “All Russian
Extraordinary Commission for Combating Counter-Revolution and Sabotage)
Altered and changed until became the Committee of State Security), or the KGB
Five main directorates
• Intelligence in other nations
• Counterintelligence and the secret police
• The KGB military corps and the Border Guards
• Suppression of internal resistance
• Electronic espionage
21. Two Styles of Abstract Expressionism: “Action Painting & Color Field”
Number 30
Jackson Pollock; is the most celebrated artist of this form. Jackson
Pollock,1950
Number
7 Jackson
Pollock,
1951
The canvas was seen as an
arena.
Painting became;
an irrational, instinctive
and impulsive moment
of existence.
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22. The Color Field works consist of large colored areas; neither signs
nor forms existed for the eye to latch up.
The color was used without any perspective device, producing
a sensation of impressive size.
Orange and
Yellow
Mahoning, Untitled, Blue, Rothko,
Franz Kline, Green 1956
1956 Brown, Rothko,
1952
Magic Carpet
Frankenthaler
Woman and Bicycle
Willem de Kooning The Bay
Frankenthaler
1952-53
23. Pop Art (mid 1950s-present)
Was a brash, young and fun art movement of the 1950s and 1960s
Included different styles of painting and sculpture but all had a common interest
in mass-media, mass-production and mass-culture.
Although Pop Art started in Britain, it is essentially an American movement.
Pop Art was a reaction against Abstract Expressionism.
The art of Jasper and Robert Rauschenberg is seen as a bridge between
Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Jasper
Richard, Hamilton Johns
1956 collage Just Numbers
what is it that makes in
today’s homes so Color, 195
different, so 8- 59
appealing?
24. Target with Four
Faces Jasper
Johns
Mixed Media, 1955 Three Flags Jasper
Johns, 1958
Johns used
generic objects
such as an
ordinary bulls-eye
and the
anonymous four
faces to signify
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28. UNIVAC(Universal Automatic Computer)- 1951
Cost in almost $ 1 million
Used in government and exclusive commercial
Applications (first was at the GE Appliance Park in
Louisville, KY)
IBM 701 Computer-1953
• First commercially available scientific computer
• Commissioned by government for military applications
In Korean War.
Microchip(Integrated circuit) is developed- 1958
• Robert Noyce (later founder of Intel Corp. and Jack Kilby
29. Sputnik I-October 4, 1957
• U.S.S.S.R.
• First satellite ever
• Unmanned
• Followed by Sputnik 2 (November 3, 1957)
And Sputnik 3 (May 15, 1958) and later missions in the
1960s
ExplorerI-1958
• United States
• Designed by California Institute
of Technology
30. • Pollio Vaccine-1952
Jonas Salk
• DNA Structure-1953
Francis Crick and James Watson
• The Pill (Oral Contraceptive) invented-1954
32. The First credit Card-1950
Super Glue-1951
The First barcode-1952
(US Patent #2,612,994)
Black Box invented(flight recorder)
-1953
Peace symbol created-1958
"Flash matic," first wireless TV remote.
-1955
General Electric introduces colored kitchen appliances.
Optic fiber invented
Transistor radio Created
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Cristóbal Balenciaga
Though finding glamour and drama as important as Dior, Balenciaga
went in the opposite direction in his silhouettes, making them sleeker
and broadening the shoulders and removing emphasis on the waist.
This shape gave way to the sack dresses and tunics that became
popular in the next decade.
Christian Dior
Responsible for
dramatically changing Pierre Balmain
the style of the 1950s, Balmain’s focused on femininity
Dior created the” new and elegance, creating the
look” quintessential French style of the
1950s.
Jaques Fath
Charles James Fath had a less severe take on the
James was most well known for his spectacular “new look”, with softer hourglass
gowns, which were often copied for prom and evening curves and plunging necklines. His
wear, and featured intricate constructions and unique designs showed more skin than his
color combinations. contemporaries making him a
favorite of the younger and more
daring.
37. • Born in 1937
• Laffittle France
• Plunging necklines
• Hourglass shape
• Tiny waist & full skirts
• Big Three
• Died in 1957 of cancer
41. He studied Architecture at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, in
Paris, however this avenue was not for him.
He spent his spare time designing dresses. He took some
of them to Robert Piquet, who bought three.
Then, in 1934 – Balmain worked for the Fashion Designer
Edward Molyneux, staying there until 1939.
During 1939 he was called up for compulsory military
service.
After this he began with Lucien Lelong, staying during the
German occupation of Paris. (where he worked with Christian
Dior)
Could this be the Citroen Car belonging to
Pierre Balmain?
1947 – Brought the launch of a Perfume, which was
named using his telephone number: Elysees 64-83.
The Artist, Rene Gruau gave his talent to this Perfume
Advertisement. Some of the other popular perfumes
were, Jolie Madame, Ivoire, and Eau d’Amazone
42. Pierre Balmain opened his own Fashion House Maison
Balmain in 1945,
1952 – For Winter – Ultra Warm. Very
original and practical.
The material is a grey Tweed/Wool from
The girl on the ruins of Paris in
Scotland with a knitted
1945, dressed in Pierre
crushed pink lining. A beautiful Classic
Balmain, Vogue.
design. “Ultra-Chaud Ultra-original”
43. In 1951 ~ He opened branches in the U.S.A. selling ready-to-wear clothes
In addition to couture work, 1951-1972, he designed costumes for 16 films for the famous
stars, such as Vivien Leigh and Mae West. His grand elegance was also in demand for the
off-screen clothes of many Hollywood Stars.
He also designed for French films, including the famous film “God Created Woman”, which
introduced Brigitte Bardot to the world.
Katharine Hepburn
Bridget Bardot
Carroll Baker
Mink trimmed
sequined evening
gown, 1952
44. Balmain was noted as “a
Designer for the international set.
“
His designs emphasized on
impeccable construction and
simple elegance.
He is credited with popularizing
the stole as an accessory.
45. Another glamorous
Balmain stylish dress for
this entrance. “The Red
Carpet is down for her and
her dog”!
fall/winter 1953-1954, silk
embroidered with metallic
threads, pearls, sequins
(Lesage embroidery)
1952 The ultimate
Wedding Day
sensation by Balmain. This magnificent elegant
Bouffant skirt remained a high
fashion trend during the 1950s,
mainly for evening dresses,
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combining a boned strapless cU
top.
46. 1962 An exquisite
example of the huge
Photo 1962 – Roses diversity of Pierre
are used to marvelous Balmain’s designs.
effect in this dress A smart tailored
design daywear design in a
textured fine wool
Photo 1962 – A
simply breathtaking
long dress shown by
a stunning model.
47. Pierre Balmain is here with a model
wearing his Midnight Bathing Suit with
skirt.
Pierre and his models
Beaded evening gowns 1966
Backstage at one of Pierre's
fashion shows
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