The 1920s were commonly referred to as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age in North America and as the Golden Age Twenties in Europe. This is due to the economic boom that followed the First World War. It is also considered by the French as Crazy Years, emphasizing the era’s social, … Read more
Precisionism is considered the first native style of art in the United States developed by American artists Edward Hopper and Charles Sheeler. This style of painting is inclined to using geometric spaces and applying smooth and sharp paint to portray elements of the growing industrialization and modernization in the U.S. Basically, Precisionism … Read more
Flappers stand out as some of the most iconic figures of the 1920s, epitomizing the hedonistic pop culture lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties. These women were easily recognized by their slender figures, short bob haircuts, loose drop-waist dresses, and sparkling jewelry. At the time, their bold lifestyle choices were viewed as scandalous, but … Read more
The roaring twenties is the era of the 1920s in western culture. Those were good times, of economic prosperity and well-being, with an extreme cultural edge in the United States and Europe, specifically in major cities such as Berlin, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, and Sydney. France also saw … Read more
