american art (1900-1925)
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American Art (1900-1925). By: Ryan Hall. Henry Ossawa Tanner. Born on June 21, 1859 Was the first African-American artist to gain international acclaim Moved to France in 1891 to avoid racism & lived there the rest of his life Regarded as a realist painter. Lions in the Desert. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
American Art (1900-1925)By: Ryan Hall
Henry Ossawa TannerBorn on June 21, 1859Was the first African-American artist to gain international acclaimMoved to France in 1891 to avoid racism & lived there the rest
of his lifeRegarded as a realist painter
Lions in the DesertOil on plywoodPainted it on a visit to the Middle East
The Two Disciples at the TombDepicts the discovery of Christ’s empty tomb
on Easter SundayWon the Harris Silver Medal at the Art
Institute of Chicago against 350 other works
Georgia O’KeefeBegan her art career during this time periodWas married to famous photographer Alfred
Stieglitz
Blue Green & MusicDepicts the idea that music could be
translated into something for the eye
Other Works
Alfred StieglitzLeader of the Photo-Secession movement
formed in 1902Brought fictorial aesthetics to photography
The SteerageStieglitz’s signature workDepicts people traveling in a lower class
section of a steamerShows more straightforward depiction of life
Other Works
Robert HenriAn Ashcan artistAshcan art portrays scenes of daily life in
New YorkPart of “The Eight”Urged others to reject idealism and focus on
reality
Snow in New YorkDepicts ordinary brownstone apartments in
the city blocks