Literature 1
What time of year was literature primarily enjoyed?
Wintertime
What author wrote books such as The Great Gatsby?
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What art style was characterized by bold colors and dynamic brush strokes?
Expressionism
What art style was characterized by vibrant colors and gerometric shapes?
Art Deco
Name 2 out of the 3 types of literature read during the 20’s.
Books, magazines, newspapers
What author borne of the Harlem Renaissance was considered “the leading voice”
Langston Hughes
What was the goal of expressionism?
To visualize moods or ideas
Where was Art Deco typically seen?
Poster/pattern design and architecture
What is one of the topics many authors wrote about during the 20’s?
The horror and futility of war OR commercialism and excessive consumerism
What is the main philosophy behind the Little Red Hen?
If you work hard, you will be rewarded.
What did expressionist artists focus on?
Social issues in modern cities and psychological effects of urbanization.
Where did Art Deco originate from?
Europe
What was the new schooling method introduced in the 20’s?
Progressive Education
Why did more kids go to high school and college?
As a result of urbanization, high school and college educations became more accessible to the general public.
Where did expressionism originate from?
Germany prior to WWI
Name one of two famous buildings that Art Deco was seen in.
The Chrysler tower or the Empire State Building.