The work of artists such as Joseph Stella and other American modernists differed from the work of the Ashcan School. The subject of Ashcan was mostly urban living in New York that showed everyday ordinary people and places, whereas the work of the American modernists focused on more abstract and futuristic pieces of work.
While there is no set date for when this abstract style originated, Nature Symbolized No. 2, c.1911 (page 65) is one of the first abstract American paintings. The painting is meant to symbolize how Dove felt about nature, rather than how he saw it. To me, the painting is simple and elegant and is as though you are looking through trees up into the sky. There are hints of blue that stand out in the background among greens and yellows and black that dominates the foreground.
One art form that originated elsewhere and is now a big part of American culture, as well as many other places around the world are tattoos. The earliest tattoos came from places like Egypt and Polynesia. In today's society, many people have tattoos, whether just for enjoyment or to symbolize personal meaning. Tattooing has directly affected me in many ways. I currently have 12 tattoos in various places that all have great meaning to me. However, when it comes to trying to find employment, it is not easy. While my tattoos are easy to hide, it is hard to keep them hidden for too long since that requires me to wear long sleeves year-round, which is not possible since I live in the desert. I do also get some negative reactions to my tattoos especially at places like my children's school, where I feel as though I am looked down upon by other parents and faculty. However, I also do get a lot of compliments, but people who do not have tattoos think it is okay to touch me to see my ink. References
Doss, E. (2002). Twentieth-Century American Art. Oxford, UK: Oxford University