In the 1980s, music was dramatically changed by the introduction of MTV (Music Television). This meant that music videos became more and more necessary for artists to gain popularity (especially with the youth) and sell records. Greater importance was placed on the appearance of musicians, and gimmicks became commonplace. A …
Disco originated as a genre of dance music in the late 70s from the urban nightlife scene and can be traced as a reaction to the popularity of rock music at the time and the stigmatization of dance music. Disco was a polarizing genre even when it was popular. What …
An icon for rebellious and alienated teens, punk rock emerged in the latter half of the 1970s. Rooted in garage rock from the 60s, punk rock rejected the advertised excess of popular rock music at the time. The songs are typically short and fast-paced with political and anti-establishment (against powerful …
Minimalism is an extreme form of abstract art developed in the USA in the 1960s and typified by artworks composed of simple geometric shapes based on the square and the rectangle. With minimalism, no attempt is made to represent an outside reality; the artist wants the viewer to respond only …
Coming from musical styles like Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, and Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll refers to the type most popular in the 1950s and 60s. In the 1960s, Rock and roll had a polarizing influence on lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language. Rock ‘n’ Roll isn’t just a music genre; it’s …
Emerging in the 1950s, Pop art served as a break away from previous movements. Artists in the Pop Art movement felt that Abstract Expressionist art was alienating (dividing) the audience and wanted to use their art to communicate more effectively with the viewer. Pop art was supposed to turn against …
A popular genre of predominantly African American artists, R&B was formed in the early 40s but didn’t begin to see real commercial success until the 1950s. In the commercial rhythm and blues being performed in the 1950s-70s, the bands usually consisted of a piano, one or more guitars, bass, drums, …
Come celebrate National Cherry Day by completing this handout. Did you know there are two types of cherries? Sweet cherries and sour cherries! Which style do you prefer? Click here to print PDF Click here for full handout list
