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This famous painting won Grant Wood a $300 prize from the Art Institute of Chicago. It was inspired by his hometown in Iowa and famous for its unique characters and detailed work.
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The Chrysler building is an Art Deco structure in New York City. It was formerly the tallest building in the world.
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Georgia O'Keeffe created this work after being inspired by a animal skeletons in the New Mexico desert. The whimsical flowers play in juxtaposition with the morbid skull.
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James VanDerZee photographed this couple to show the opulence of the American dream. The photo became inspirational for people of all races to regain financial independence after the Great Depression.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder published this first autobiographical book in 1932 which chronicled growing up as an American settler.
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Walker Evans captured this photo during travels through the American south. Through this photo and others he shed light on the faces and aftermath of the Great Depression.
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Zora N. Hurston, part of the Harlem Renaissance, used this novel to portray the realistic lives of African Americans and help overturn racial injustice in America.
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This suspension bridge is an engineering marvel and a staple for tourists visiting San Francisco, California.
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John Steinbeck's novella follows two best friends, George and Lennie, who travel as migrant workers facing the effects of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression.
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This film marked the release of Disney's first feature length animated film. It was a classic retelling of a Brother's Grimm fairy tale.
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The film, based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, is known as one of the greatest films of all time due to its stunning musical performances and use of technicolor. It was nominated for six Academy Awards.
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This song by Glenn Miller is a staple of the big band genre of music made popular during the time period.
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This epic film with a running time of 221 minutes won the 1939 Academy Award for best picture. It was the highest-earning film upon its release and features astounding performances from the lead characters.
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This hit song by the Andrews Sisters was popular in part because of its military theme, coinciding with the events of World War 2.
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Hopper's work features a New York restaurant illuminating a dark street with its florescent lights. The eye is drawn to the seemingly unrelated customers at the bar who show the "loneliness of a large city."
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This work by Chicago painter Archibald John Motley Jr. portrays the vibrant African American culture of the time period as men and women happily socialize after midnight.
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American author Jackson Pollock created this abstract painting using pen and brush.
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Alfred Eisenstaedt captured this photo of a spontaneous celebration of American victory over Japan.
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This classic Christmas film was released in 1946 and starred Jimmy Stewart. It's positive message and memorable characters have made it a staple for film lovers.
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In 1948 Irving Penn captured this photo of author Truman Capote.
