American Realism

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Urban realism, snow-covered streets of New York, boxing matches, children on the banks of a river, the painters of the Ash Can School preferred realistic images. Their paintings are a true hymn to noise and sensations. This unconventional movement enabled the birth of a true national artistic identity which broke free from the establishment. The Ash Can School resolutely promoted the affirmation of the modernist current of American art. Edward Hopper, who was a student of Robert Henri, embraced the principles of this movement and brought them to another level.  Read more... Abstract: Urban realism, snow-covered streets of New York, boxing matches, children on the banks of a river, the painters of the Ash Can School preferred realistic images. Their paintings are a true hymn to noise and sensations. This unconventional movement enabled the birth of a true national artistic identity which broke free from the establishment. The Ash Can School resolutely promoted the affirmation of the modernist current of American art. Edward Hopper, who was a student of Robert Henri, embraced the principles of this movement and brought them to another level Content: INTRODUCTION Eastman Johnson (1824-1906) Winslow Homer (1836-1910) thomas eakins (1844-1916) William Michael harnett (1848-1892) frederic remington (1861-1909) robert henri (1865-1929) and the "ashcan artists" Robert Henri Everett Shinn George Luks William Glackens John Sloan George Bellows Summary of the Ashcan Artists edward hopper (1882-1967) Thomas hart benton (1889-1975) grant wood (1892-1942) charles burchfield (1893-1967) andrew wyeth (1917-2009) notes bibliography index.