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American Artists
Since our country's inception, American Artists have helped to further visual art through unique, yet multi-faced forms of expression.
American Artists
Artist - John James Audubon
John James Audubon took his love and admiration of birds and brought the study and cataloging of animals to a new level. His life's work evolved in the Audubon Society which is strives to protect and show the beauty of nature.
Sinking of the Lusitania - Winsor McCay
The sinking of the Lusitania helped turn public opinion against Germany and helped to bring the U.S. into World War I. This animation was created using over 25,000 drawings by American artist Winsor McCay.
Harlem Renaissance Artists - Barthe/Allen/Hayden/ Douglas/Savage
This silent film was very progressive for its time. Highlights artists Richmond Barthe, James Latimer Allen, Palmer Hayden, Aaron Douglas, and Augusta Savage.
Artists - Georgia O'Keefe
Southwest artist Georgia O'Keeffe was a 20th century modern artists whose unique style was a blend of realistic, natual painting and a more modern - sometimes abstract presentation.
Artists - Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright helped produce this documentary in the 1950s. It showcases his Taliesin West home and studio in Scottsdale, AZ.
Illustrated News - Max Fleischer
Max Fleischer, the power behind the Superman cartoons and comic superstar Betty Boop illustrates 1940 human interest stories.
5 Artists - White/Bearden/Hunt/Chase-Riboud/Blayton
Five African-American artists - Charles White, Romare Bearden, Richard Hunt, Barbara Chase-Riboud, and Betty Blayton are featured in this 1971 documentary.
America at 200 - Vincent Collins
It's an assault on the senses which may require a warning for those sensitive to flashing lights. From American animator Vincent Collins, this Bicentenial tribute packs quite a wallop.
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