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Regionalism or American Scene
The American Regionalism movement, also known as the American Scene Painters,
began during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. The movement is divided into two groups of artists with different approaches.
The Social Realists were devoted to depicting the social troubles of the suffering urban
lower class. The Regionalists painted more positive subjects, hoping to lead the nation
out of the depression by providing hope for a better future. This group often painted
midwestern rural scenes with themes of hard work and self-preservation.