Fashion, art, and literature of the 1920’s Shera Casseus Carmirlyta Despeignes Wanise Saintil
fashion trends in 1900’s fashion trends in 1900’s Men Slacks with white bottoms Non-formal suits Celluloid collar (detachable). Women Corsets High collars Big hats Floor length hobble skirts
FASHION in 1920’s MEN High collar shirts trousers/knickers( young). fitted Sleek suits (men). Pattern/shape ties.
FASHION in 1920’s WOMEN Short hemlines Skirts / Flapper dresses “page boy” hair style Cropped hats
Literature Back in 1920’s, reading was very important for the society; mainly in the winter. Printed writings were there: ◦ to inform ◦ to persuade ◦ to make changes in the society.
Popular books in the 1920’s Popular books in the 1920’s James Weldon Johnson- The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man. F. Scott Fitzgerald- The Great Gatsby James Weldon Johnsonf. Scott FitzGerald
Mary cassatt “the child bath” It’s a portraits a mother taking care of her and child health. This work of art that embraces the natural love. Love between a mother and a child. This painting reflected the 19 th century ideas about raising a child. Not only about health but intense emotional
Jacob Lawrence “Migration series” Movement of 1.3 million Africans Americans from south to north. Moved to be free from slavery and racism. Better opportunity and education Jacob was a part of the movement.
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