Art and History of USA
History of USA:
USA has always witnessed immigrations. 15,000 years ago, people from Asia migrated to this country. Puerto Rico in United States of America saw the first European land here. Christopher Columbus arrives in the year 1492. Many more Europeans migrated to this country and settled here. The colonial history of this country is marked by immigrants from Spain, Dutch, France and Britain. The immigrants discovered the major areas of USA and settled in these areas.
While the Spanish immigrants discovered the Mississippi River area, Appalachian Mountains, Great Plains and Grand Canyon, the Dutch settled in the eastern coast of North America. Immigrants from Britain rose to power and took over the whole of USA. The country was freed after a rebellion in `1775 by the ‘thirteen colonies’.
The national era of USA saw the American Revolution under the chivalrous commander-in-chief George Washington. Later, he was chosen as the first President of United States. With this, USA earned a new identity for itself. Several historical events and revolutions came to be a part of this country in the later years.
USA at War:
History of USA saw many rebellions and wars. Some of the major revolts and wars of USA history are:
- The American Revolution (1775- 1782)
- War of 1812
- American- Mexican War
- Civil War
- Spanish- American War
- World War I
- World War II
- Vietnam War
- Desert Storm
- Operation Enduring Freedom
- Iraqi Freedom
Wars form an important part of US history. “Vietnam War is one of the most famous wars of USA, which the country lost.
Art of USA:
Art has given USA its universal identity. The country has various art galleries which exhibit different art forms such as, glass art, fine art, print arts, visual art, photography, and sculpture. Apart from the modern day art forms, there are galleries which exhibit antiques.
Art Galleries in USA:
USA boasts of a number of art galleries. Most of which have their personal websites, from where you can get latest updates of the art galleries. You can even book some of your favorite artifacts through the websites. Some of the popular art galleries in USA are:
- National Art Gallery
- The Saatchi Gallery
- Mayor's Office Folk Art Gallery
- Etherton Gallery
- Wilde-Meyer Gallery
- Arkansas State University Fine Arts Center Gallery
- Delphine Gallery
- Atelier Richard Tullis
- Aurobora Press
- San Franscisco Art Commission Gallery
- Foothills Art Center
- Sangre de Cristo Art Center
- Foxhall Gallery
- Bakehouse Art Complex
- Hana Coast Gallery
- Zephyr Gallery
- Andrea Marquit Fine arts
Famous Artists of USA:
USA has produced several well known artists. These artists have achieved great fame with their various art forms in fine art. Some of the renowned artists of USA are:
- John Singar Sargent
- Keith Haring
- Andy Warhol
- Norman Rockwell
Art and History of USA take a lot of credit, when it comes to its fame. The country has developed with time and is considered as one of the most powerful countries of the world.
Last updated on 21/9/2010
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