Colonial Revival Movement

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The Colonial Revival movement was a national expression of early

architecture, decorative arts, landscape and garden design
, and American art has served to promote notions of democracy, patriotism, good taste, and moral superiority.

Although its popularity continues to exist, particularly in architecture and decorative arts, the movement reached its peak between 1880 and 1940.

See also

References

  • William B. Rhoads. The Colonial Revival. New York: Garland Pub., 1977.
  • Allan Axelrod, ed. The Colonial Revival in America. New York: Norton, 1985.
Specific
  1. ^ Greenfield, Briann. "Colonial Revival Movement Sought Stability during Time of Change | ConnecticutHistory.org". ConnecticutHistory.org. Retrieved 2017-06-18.

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