Milestone In Art and Architecture

By AmberGu

  • Beginning of the Gilded Age

    Beginning of the Gilded Age
    The U.S. set out to rebuild its political and economic infrastructure while asserting unity and growing the nations presence. The Gilded Age, named after a book by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. The book cast a critical eye on post Civil War America, stating that "the air was full of money". During this era, artists and architects benefited greatly because they were often hired by these American Industrialists to construct and decorate their elaborate mansions, library's, and museums.

  • Panic of 1873

    Panic of 1873
    Depression in Europe and North America that was triggered by great financial crisis. This depression weakened the country's economy. Caused by post-Civil War inflation, failed investments, property loss, and a trade deficit among other factors.

  • Corruption

    Corruption
    Scandals and fraudulent activities were revealed. Ulysses S. Grant ran his cabinet in a military style. He did not consult with his cabinet on many decisions. The cabinet was divided by two forces, political corruption and political reform.

  • Rutherford B. Hayes wins presidency

    Rutherford B. Hayes wins presidency
    Although Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote, Rutherford B. Hayes won the polls in the electoral vote. There was controversy regarding the electoral votes in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina. Resolved in an informal deal awarding the 20 controversial votes to Hayes in 1877.

  • James Garfield elected president

    James Garfield elected president
    When James Garfield was elected president, post-impressionists were inclined to using geometric forms in their art while also using unnatural and arbitrary colors. Garfield's presidency was short coming with his assassination at 200 days.

  • Pendleton Act

    The Pendleton Act, or The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, is a U.S. law put in place in 1883 that established that federal positions in the government be awarded on merit not based solely on political affiliation.

  • First Ashcan School Painters

    The Ashcan School was known for works portraying scenes of everyday life in poorer cities in New York. Famous artists were Robert Henri, GEorge Luks, William Glackens, John Sloan, and Everett Shinn. The movement serves as the symbol of the spirit during the political rebellion.