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Woman with a Hat
Woman with a Hat by Henri Matisse is one of the most famous Fauvism paintings, a popular early 20th century artistic style featuring bold colors with a slight departure from the more realistic Impressionism movement. -
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (The Young Ladies of Avignon)
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (The Young Ladies of Avignon) is an oil painting by Pablo Picasso. A departure from traditional Primitivism style, this highly controversial portrayal of five prostitutes proved to be highly influential and even revolutionary to Cubism and Modern Art. -
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is one of the all-time most famous characters in American history. Created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, Mickey Mouse continues to be at the forefront of child entertainment (Wikipedia). Mickey Mouse. Web. 19 Apr. 2017. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse -
The Persistence of Memory
The Persistence of Memory is an oil painting by Salvador Dalí. This famous painting is iconic of the Surrealist movement, and today is on display in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. -
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a 1,454 feet tall skyscraper located on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Designed by the architectural firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world when it was created (Wikipedia). Empire State Building. Web. 19 Apr. 2017. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building -
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is a famous statue by Paul Landowski located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue is 98 feet tall, and is located at on Corcovado Mountain. -
Lunch atop a Skyscraper
Lunch atop a Skyscraper is a famous photograph taken of construction workers eating lunch during the construction of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, New York City, NY, in 1932. -
Fallingwater
Designed by Frank Lloyd, Fallingwater is a uniquely designed house located 43 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Originally designed as a weekend home, Fallingwater is now a museum that hosts roughly 120,000 visitors annually (fallingwater.org). Fallingwater | Home. Web. 19 Apr. 2017. http://www.fallingwater.org. -
Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind is one of the most famous movies in American history. Taking place post civil war in southern United States, this historical period romance starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh won 10 Academy Awards (Wikipedia). Gone with the Wind (film). Web. 19 Apr. 2017. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_with_the_Wind_(film) -
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture of American presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt. Located in Keystone, South Dakota, Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum, created the sculptures between 1927 - 1941. -
1984
1984 is a famous novel written by George Orwell. The novel references the power struggles between civilians and government, showcasing the abuse of power by “Big Brother.” The novel is highly revered for its political implications. -
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye is a famous coming-of-age novel written by J.D. Salinger depicting the various struggles of teenage years. The novel has received numerous accolades for its unusually inspirational style. -
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is a famous Broadway musical with multiple writing credits (Alan Jay Lerner, book and lyrics; Frederick Loewe, music) based on George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion. The musical is a coming-of-age story of protagonist Eliza Doolittle, who essentially learns to become a proper lady. -
Elvis Presley’s first performance on Ed Sullivan
Regarded as one of the most memorable and iconic moments in rock & roll history, Elvis Presley’s first performance on the Ed Sullivan show captured over 60 million viewers – a record 82.6% of television viewers (Golden Age of Rock). The highly controversial performance featured Elvis from only the waist up. Golden Age of Rock. "Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show." Web. 19 Apr. 2017. http://thegoldenageofrock.com/rock/elvis-ed-sullivan-show/ -
West Side Story
West Side Story is a famous Broadway musical with multiple writing credits (Arthur Laurents, book; Leonard Bernstein, music; Stephen Sondheim, lyrics) based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Taking place on the upper west side of Manhattan, West Side Story is a modern teenage romance involving rivaling ethnic gangs – the Jets and Sharks. -
Campbell's Soup Cans
Andy Warhol's paintings of the 32 different variety of soup cans offered by Campbell's Soup Company in 1962 was a true departure from traditional painting. Warhol's screen-printing style created a wave of "pop art" that would greatly influence generations to follow. Graphic and commercial art are all likely influenced to some degree by Warhol. -
Woodstock
Woodstock is a famous American rock festival that took place from August 15-18, 1969, in White Lake, NY. 32 acts performed for an audience of over 400,000 (Wikipedia). Woodstock. Web. 19 Apr. 2017. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock -
Abbey Road
Abbey Road was the final studio album created by the Beatles, although Let it Be was released after Abbey Road. It is commonly regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums of the 20th century. -
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a popular art venue known for its modern expressionist architectural design by Jørn Utzon. The facility hosts around 1,500 events annually featuring one concert hall, two theatres, playhouse, studios, outdoor areas and more. -
Thriller
Thriller is Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, featuring seven different singles including Billie Jean, Beat It, and The Girl is Mine. It is the all-time best selling album. -
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is a famous American movie depicting the life of a young man’s journey from child to adulthood incorporating some of the most memorable moments in American history from the 1950s - 90s. Starring Tom Hanks, this iconic movie won six Academy Awards and is commonly revered as one of the great American films.
