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Art Deco
As a form of an art movement, Art Deco used diverse structures, striking materials, and geometric shapes to convey newer, dazzling messages. Taking inspiration from the artistic styles of Ancient Egypt and Aztec Mexico, artists managed to make "rebellious" statements in proving their generation's worth, all with the extravagant methods used in Deco. -
The Great Gatsby
As written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is a novel concerning troubles and conflicts in the Jazz Age. During his time on Long Island with his wife, Fitzgerald echoed life onto two of the characters in his story, the millionaire Jay Gatsby and the narrator Nick Carraway. Seeing the conflicted split of social classes, the imagined settings of East and West Egg came to life. -
Heebie Jeebies
Performed by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five, "Heebie Jeebies" would stir the population's new interest in the singer's talent for jazz. This song managed a method known as "scatting," or using "absurd consonants," which would gain popularity in jazz culture, along with other genres as well, after the song's release. -
Steamboat Willie
Following the publication of "Steamboat Willie" to the world, Walt Disney would change the route of animation. Being the first sound-synchronized animation, audiences were stunned by Mickey's marvelous mishaps while aboard his riverboat. -
The First Academy Awards
Known as "The Oscars" today, The First Academy Awards, hence the title, would present films and filmmakers with awards, not to be called "Oscars" until 1934. Following the ceremony, both winners and nominations would retain better popularity among the crowd. Unlike today, this event only lasted fifteen minutes!