CREATED EQUAL VOL. 1 ED5 BY JONES JACQUELINE
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The Role of Music, Art, and Literature in America's Evolution from the Colonial Period to the
Revolutionary Period
America underwent a tremendous evolution in music, art, and literature during the
Colonial Period (1607-1765) and the early Revolutionary Period (1765-1790). American culture
during this time was significantly affected by European culture, especially English culture, but it
also progressively acquired its distinctive features. This period's music, art, and literature depict
America's birth and growth. These cultural aspects shaped American identity and togetherness.
Most of America's music, art, and literature during the Colonial Period were imported from
England (Jones et al.). However, the colonies created cultural traditions as they expanded and
became richer. American hymns and psalms appeared during this time. In 1779, John Newton
wrote "Amazing Grace," the most famous hymn from this period. Religious themes dominated
art and literature at this time.
The culture changed away from European influence and toward a more distinctively
American character as the colonies started to march toward revolution. The time's music,
artwork, and literature all reflect this change. During this time, American folk music started to
develop, with songs that reflected the tribulations and aspirations of common Americans. These
songs frequently expressed political sentiments and backed the cause of the revolution. For
instance, "Yankee Doodle" and "The Liberty Song" became the national anthems for the
American Revolution, respectively.
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The American Revolution was a major turning moment in art as well. Artists started
concentrating on American subjects, such as wartime images and portraits of revolutionary
leaders. John Trumbull, the most well-known American painter of this time, painted several
significant American Revolutionary War pictures. American authors started examining American
themes and ideas in their literature (Jones et al.). For instance, "Rip Van Winkle" and "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving are set in the newly created United States.
I believe an important part of a nation's past is represented in its music, art, and literature.
They reflect and shape a society's values, ideals, and aspirations. For instance, the music of the
American Revolution inspired and unified the movement. However, the literature and art of the
age contributed to defining what it meant to be an American. It is challenging to properly
comprehend and appreciate a country's history without these cultural elements.
Music, art, and literature are vital to a nation's history because of their distinct
perspectives on past generations' beliefs, attitudes, and experiences. Music, art, and literature
from the Colonial and early Revolutionary periods depict America's birth and growth. These
cultural factors shaped American identity and unity. Without understanding these cultural
elements, America's past is incomprehensible.
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Work Cited
Jones, Jacqueline, et al.
Created equal: A history of the United States
. Vol. 358. Pearson, 2017.
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