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The Great Gatsby
This novel was released 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald and shows examples of Fragmented writing. -
American Gothic
This painting was made by Grant Wood sometime in the 1930's. The painting gained popularity by displaying realism of rural areas during the Great Depression -
The Ink Spots
The Ink Spots were a group of men that sang songs. One of their songs "I Don't Want To Set To World On Fire" was very popular during the 1940's. The starting line "I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to start a flame in your heart..." became especially popular after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Link text -
To Kill A Mocking Bird
This Classic was released 1960 by Harper Lee. The theme being "every human being deserves to be treated with dignity." really reflects a lesson learned after WWII with people looking for hope and connection in the aftermath of the war. -
Marilyn Diptych
Andy Warhol made this painting in 1962. The bright colors that fade to a monochromatic look suggests thoughts of life and death while the repetitiveness of the images reflect Marilyns presence/importance in the media. -
L-O-V-E
Nat King Cole, father of Natalie Cole and Jazz musician, release L-O-V-E in December 1964. [Link text] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZYtes1RO_w