Significant Events In American History From 1800-1970

Museums serve as a way to connect with the public on a large scale, and the knowledge held within exhibits can be a fruitful experience for those who choose to visit these institutions. Experiencing all that a museum has to offer, no matter how well intentioned, can at times be confusing and overwhelming to the individuals visiting the site. The Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian dedicates itself to Native Americans in North and South America, and worked tirelessly with varying tribes to create a new standard. Some visitors and scholars found their work to be successful in design and approach while others found it to be lacking in execution. This institution does not approach Native American history in a familiar fashion; however it does cover an expansive period of time, and produces a great amount of detail while generating powerful emotions.

In the article “EMP: Music History or Music Trivia?”, Jackie Wyngaard gives her point of view of the Experience Music Project (EMP), an artistic installation in Seattle (WA), that holds information and memorabilia about the various music movements through the American history. Based on what she believes that a music museum should be, she claims that the space is a failure. That is the first important element of an essay: an idea or point of view over something that the author judges important. The purpose of an essay is to inform, clearly, what that idea is, bringing arguments that will support that claim. And the author does that by bringing evidences of what a museum should be for her.

This Summer, I had the opportunity to spend my entire break attending conferences and interning at a lab at UCSD so I thought to myself I would never have the time to visit any art museum or do my summer assignments for that matter. That was until I realized I was living at a campus who had an art piece practically on every corner of their six colleges. I then began my journey, on scooter, to discover the hidden and the not so hidden gems The Stuart Collection at UCSD had to offer. It was then that I fell in love with 2 specific art pieces throughout the campus, those being Do Ho Suh’s Fallen Star, which depicts an immigrant’s transition into American culture, and Kiki Smith’s Standing, which depicts a seemingly tortured woman.

In an exhibit along the wall to the left of a house-like exhibit, behind a small, white picket fence, shows the furniture that the patron would commonly see in the great depression era home that consist of a 1930s sewing machine table and a well-worn vintage 1930s record player. On the wall above this exhibit has some vintage black and white photos taken throughout the great depression era that capture the hardships that most people encountered with the difficulties with farming and breathing, the dark cloud of the loose earth rolling in, and the aftermath once the dirt finally settled and shows how everything laid buried in a deep mound of dirt, like the large piles of snow seen after a winter blizzard. The house-like exhibit consists of a characteristic 1930s living room that contain items like family heirlooms and old photographs. The museum patron can walk up on the porch and walk in the front door as if walking into an actual home. Upon stepping inside, the patron will see stuff like old vintage photos, a rocking chair, a couch, and a desk. He will also see an antique 1930’s radio on a small table by a chair and listen to it play the 1930s era radio programs, songs, and news

One theme I kept coming up against was the idea of a history museum. In the context of a mid-size western American county, it seems that cutting the exhibits to around 1920 is extremely limiting considering the start of European settlement was around 1850. That leaves the other 96 years, or over half of the history of Lane County, unaccounted for. I

On April 11th, 2017 in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, I attended the GVSU “University Band”. This up-beat ensemble lasted about 90 minutes; the talented students of GVSU’s university band joined together to perform multiple different songs ranging from a Waltz to a Dixieland Jamboree. All of the songs that the band played for the audience were all well-known, popular songs that they all enjoyed. Having the opportunity to attend this concert has opened new musical paths for myself and has allowed me to enjoy and kindly critique something that I perhaps would have never had the chance to otherwise.

In American history, the time period before the Civil War (i.e. 1800 to 1861) marked an era of tremendous changes. What was happening is the country was rapidly expanding westward and industrializing. This created problems about how to solve a host of issues ranging from: slavery to states' rights. To fully understand what is happening requires focusing on: key events / issues that led to the rise of the Republican Party and the consequences / transformations of Lincoln's presidency. Together, these different elements will show how a series of incidents redefined America and what it stood for. This thesis statement will underscore the way these shifts occurred and the long term impact they are having on society.

On the first of November I visited the Performance Art Center, on Texas State University’s campus. There I saw the Texas State Jazz Ensemble perform with guest, Steve Houghton. The performance began at 7:30pm and lasted for an approximate hour and a half.

Jazz music can be likened to a progressive work of art. Throughout its history, Jazz music theory and techniques are continuously advancing and reforming as musicians pursue their interests by seeking new methods of expression. Jazz evolution is perpetual, and can take the form of incorporation of new techniques, adoption of more intricate harmonies and rhythms, or establishment of more elaborate melodies (Gioia). The early 1940s saw an increase in the number of Jazz modernists. As swing music declined in popularity due to various effects of the Second World War, Jazz branched into two very contrasting musical styles. The first of these new and unique styles of Jazz, called Bebop emerged in the 1940s, and was the product of numerous jam sessions in back rooms and after-hours clubs. The movement that unfolded in the later 1940’s and 50’s, called Cool (sometimes referred to as West Coast Jazz) came as a response to Bebop’s later demise. Even though Bebop and Cool stemmed from the big band music of the swing era, their differences are apparent. From its conception, to its musicians, to its audiences, Bebop and Cool came into the Jazz timeline for different reasons. Nevertheless the two musical movements ultimately left a long-lasting and distinctive influence on Jazz music, which is still manifested in Jazz music today.

Have you ever appreciate a really nice sound in your life? This is something funny for me because I love the Jazz music and when I have the opportunity to make my concert review, I thought that the best opinion that I can give you is about the jazz music. I was checking around because I did not have the opportunity to see an event of jazz music here in Reno so I checked in YouTube and I choose one of the most incredible concerts that I have never seen in my life. The international Jazz Day. One of the most important days that many people are joining around the world and they are sharing their experiences and their passion for the music. People do not discriminate that day, people do not see the music as before, people are one and they are sharing together one of the best nights that they will not forget in their life. This day is the International Jazz day and there is no problem because the jazz is spontaneous and share the most beauty thing with you.

There have been many historical events that played a paramount role in mapping the trends of the United States (US) from the 1800’s to the 1920’s. Some of these events took place during very prominent periods of time such as the shaping of the Reconstruction Act in early 1865 to its end in 1877. Reconstruction, after the Civil War, was the desired intent in bringing the southern states back into the Union, provide legal citizenship and protection for the liberated slaves, and establish the rights of the people. The period of Reconstruction experienced many successes along with its failures. The leading cause to the end of Reconstruction was due to the failures of the federal government and their lack to maintain the southern white resistance in 1877. This brings us to another event, which is the leading of US Industrialism in the 1900’s. At this time the US nation produced more than thirty percent of manufactured product throughout the world. Innovative ideas assisted in spurring the US past its rivals. Another historical event that still has a place in society today is the women’s suffrage movement and social reform that commenced as early as the mid-19th century. Women across the nation stood together in their resolve for peace, equality and women’s rights. Furthermore, their fight often took women away from their families. Some women spent time in jail, publicized hunger strikes, and participated in protests in their efforts towards women’s suffrage and social reform.

This was the medium in which the MET used to construct their narrative and to educate the participant. These artifacts spoke in a unique way, each one depicting images that told about the structures of society, trades, religious motifs, as well as the techniques and mysteries around the methods used in creating such masterpieces. As I continued from one display to the next, reading the descriptions and tidbits of history, I easily transitioned from one period to the next. I describe this experience as being engaged with a living

I always thought the Oregon Coast was the epitome of artistic culture. It seems there’s an art gallery on just about every street corner down the 101, giving me an abundance of art to experience. In the last couple months, I spent time meandering little galleries observing paintings, photographs, and ceramics, as well as taking in the unique work that thrives in the area; blown glass. When it came time to write my cultural review I wasn’t sure what to write about. Then on Saturday, April 22nd, as I was wandering through the Cultural Center taking in the 40+ year old murals, I came across a flier for a musical with their last performance that night. Not being a big musical fan I decided to attend for the experience. Boy, did I get an

With financial support by Ohio Humanities, a Curators’ Talk by Ruth Erickson and Helen Molesworth, held at the opening, Sept. 16, 2016. Erickson is an associate curator with the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. Molesworth is the chief curator with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. | Click here to view the talk. |

A group of us Arts and Music students used the day on Wednesday to go into the city to visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It was a cold, breezy day so we were all bundled up in jackets and hats. As we got off the E train and walked toward the museum, its appearance was not what I expected it to be. The museum was an elegant, beautiful building made of what looked to be marble; not the big, brick monstrosity I had expected. Once we walked into the museum, it was even more elegant on the inside. The marble staircase had sculptures on each side leading up to the rotunda where white Christmas lights were strung around the banister in decoration for the Christmas season.