early american art neoclassical architecture john james audobon thomas cole george caitlin matthew...
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Early American Art
Neoclassical Architecture John James Audobon Thomas Cole George Caitlin Matthew Brady
Neoclassical Architecture
Means “new” classical, and refers to architecture that is inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.
Symmetrical Shape Tall columns Triangular pediments Domed roof
John James Audobon
Wildlife and bird artist. Influenced by natural
beauty of native animals.
Wrote and illustrated, “Birds of America”, and “The American Woodsman”.
Thomas Cole
European that moved to New York.
Famous for painting landscapes.
Influenced from European movement called Romanticism.
Was a member of the Hudson River School.
George Caitlin
Set out to paint every group of Native Americans.
Gave up his job as a lawyer to paint.
Congress rejected his paintings but Europe treasured the rarity of the artwork.
Matthew Brady
19th Century photographer that captured images from Civil War.
Traveled with the Union.
Recorded the lives, deaths, and battles of soldiers.