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| − | The Ashcan School was an art movement which lasted from 1908 to 1913 in New York City. It earned its name from critics who deemed its art fitting for the "Ash can". The Ashcan School portrayed urban scenes in a realistic, stretch-like manner and is recognized as the first uniquely American art movement. Prominent Ashcan School artists were [[Henri]], [[Sloan]], and [[Bellows]]. | + | The '''Ashcan School''' was an art movement which lasted from 1908 to 1913 in New York City. It earned its name from critics who deemed its art fitting for the "Ash can". The Ashcan School portrayed urban scenes in a realistic, stretch-like manner and is recognized as the first uniquely American art movement. Prominent Ashcan School artists were [[Henri]], [[Sloan]], and [[Bellows]]. |
[[Category:Artistic movements]] | [[Category:Artistic movements]] | ||
Revision as of 01:30, July 20, 2007
The Ashcan School was an art movement which lasted from 1908 to 1913 in New York City. It earned its name from critics who deemed its art fitting for the "Ash can". The Ashcan School portrayed urban scenes in a realistic, stretch-like manner and is recognized as the first uniquely American art movement. Prominent Ashcan School artists were Henri, Sloan, and Bellows.