1920’s Boom
Life in the 1920s
New Revolution in Science Sigmund Freud- theory of the human mind Albert Einstein- theory of relativity Understanding space, time, energy, and matter
Literature Writers began to express visions about the present and the future in their writing Writers began to create novels that reflected the concerns of society James Joyce- wrote Ulysses which incorporated the ideas of Freud Existentialism: people give meaning to their lives through choice and action Friedrich Nietzsche: urged a return of pride, assertiveness and strength from people in his writings
Arts Art Artists wanted to depict the inner world of emotion and imagination rather than show realistic images Bold colors and exaggerated forms Surrealism: link the world of dreams with real life [also inspired by Freud] Many paintings depicted this
Arts Music Jazz emerged in the United States and became very popular in the U.S. and Europe Strayed away from traditional styles of music
Women’s Roles The war had allowed women to take on new roles This helped them win the right to vote Number of women in medicine, education, journalism, and other professions increased Their appearance changed: Wore shorter, looser garments and cut their hair short
Technology Automobile Post-war innovations and improvements benefited the automobile Led to life-style changes: more people traveled for pleasure People were able to move to the suburbs and still work in the city
Technology Airplanes Charles Lindbergh- 33 hour solo flight from New York to Paris At first, only rich could afford air travel Amelia Earhart- American who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic
Technology Radio and Movies first commercial radio station Every major city had stations broadcasting news, plays, and even live sporting events In Europe film was a serious art form but in America it was entertainment 1920’s- addition of sound transformed movies
Slang during the 1920’s “Hoofer” – Dancer “Bee’s Knees” – an extraordinary person, thing, or idea
Radio, movies, cars, airplanes, music, and art brought the world in closer touch