Norman Rockwell was an American artist born in 1894 and died in 1978. He is known for his realistic paintings that depicted typical American lifestyles and addressed social issues like racism. During World War 2, Rockwell painted the Four Freedoms to represent the nation's ideals. Later in his career, he began creating paintings with more serious topics influenced by the Civil Rights Movement.

1. Norman Rockwell By Brendan Chu June 6, 2010

2. Vital Statistics Born on Febuary 3, 1894 Died at the age of 84 on November 8, 1978 He is an American Male artist

3. Personal Background Rockwell was denied from the U.S. navy for being to short and to light After marrying his first Wife he was treated to psychiatric treatment

4. Key Historical Events During World War 2 to represent the nations freedoms Rockwell painted the Four Freedoms As segregation was coming to an end and Ruby Bridges was to be the first African Americans to go to a white public school Rockwell was influenced to paint about more serious topics like racism

5. Stylistic Traits In nearly all of Rockwell's of paintings he paints with great realism Law student, 1927 No swimming , 1921 Mines America Cole , 1944

6. Stylistic Traits Rockwell most commonly painted in oil pastels Pretty Woman , 1960 (to the left) Girl Reading the post, 1941 Artist Facing blank Canvas (deadline) , 1938

7. Stylistic Traits In the Majority of Rockwell's paintings he paints and depicts typical American lifestyle A Scout is Helpful, 1939 (to the left) Freedom of want , 1942 Boy in a dinning car, 1946

8. Stylistic Traits Towards his later years he starts to paint about American politics Freedom of Speech 1942 (in the background) The Peace Corps., 1966 The Problem We All Live with, 1964 (to the Left)

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