Preview2/2/15 Which reform movement do you believe the most significant? Why? Explain in complete sentences and give examples of the way it changed our society. Which reform movement do you believe the most significant? Why? Explain in complete sentences and give examples of the way it changed our society.
Today Target: Target: We will learn to describe the developments in Art, Music, and Literature ■ Success: ■ Success: I will read and view 19th century examples of Art, Music, and Lit. and complete a TPSW for each.
Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : Imagine that you became a really spiritual person and turned your life around. What do you think your main focus would be on? Explain Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING
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Transcendentalism
Literature question the value of material wealth, and pursue higher values instead. question the value of material wealth, and pursue higher values instead. rely on principles of individualism to guide their lives and improve society. rely on principles of individualism to guide their lives and improve society
Authors Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson Edgar Allen Poe Edgar Allen Poe
Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : What are some events in your life that you believe might lead you to embrace transcendentalism? Explain your answer. Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING
Art After 1820, American artists turned away from European themes and focused on American landscapes. After 1820, American artists turned away from European themes and focused on American landscapes. The Hudson River School was a group of artists who painted scenes of the Hudson River valley. The Hudson River School was a group of artists who painted scenes of the Hudson River valley. Artist Artist Thomas Cole Thomas Cole George Caleb Bingham George Caleb Bingham George Catlin George Catlin
Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : How do you think these views in literature and art might influence their willingness to help others? Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING
Music Like literature and art shifted so did music. Like literature and art shifted so did music. Over time, there emerged a wide variety of new American songs such as work songs and spirituals. Over time, there emerged a wide variety of new American songs such as work songs and spirituals. One main song was the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” One main song was the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” (John Brown’s Body) (John Brown’s Body) (Battle) (Battle)
Exit Ticket In your notebook answer the following question. How might the spirit of reform in the 1800s have changed people’s views about their relationship to nature? The spirit of reform….(5 complete sentences)(give examples)