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"The White Man's Burden":Kipling's Hymn to U.S. Imperialism
This poem from the 1899 was about "exhorts the United States to assume colonial control of the Filipino people and their country". This poem shows modernism because this was about the Philippine American war that happened between 1899-1902. -
John McComack-The Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner was known as a "joyous" poem relieved that the Flag was still waving after the United States had preserved the attack against the British. This shows modernism because of a huge transition America had.
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Summertime: Number 9A
This work of art was created by American Painter Jackson pollack. Jackson majored in abstract art, he was mainly noticed for his "drip technique", where he would pour/splash paint onto a horizontal surface. This painting shows modernism because of the abstract of colors and dimensions. -
Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody written by Queen represents postmodernism because he wanted to express how his life could of been how much happier he could be and just to be able to be himself without being judged by others.
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Pet Sematary-Stephen King
Pet Sematary is horror novel that is based upon a true story. Dr. was looking for his wife and two kids whom he had found, they discovered a mysterious burial ground close to their house along with tragedy by their side. -
John Lennon by Andy Warhol
The artwork above was created by American Artist Andy Warhol. He was a film artist and the leading figure in visual arts (specialized in pop art). The different shades of colors and a self portrait show's how this painting is postmodernism.