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   The mid-Modern Era of art introduced the world to a wide variety of different types of art that emerged from all across the globe. Following the end of the Second World War, different art styles emerged, and as a result, increased the diversity in the types of art styles, the artists who introduced these new and unique art styles, and the degree to which newer forms of art are to be perceived and appreciated. The diversity of the art styles that were developed during this era are sometimes hard to explain. Such art styles contributed to the growth of art globally. We will now examine some of the more notable artists of the Mid-modern era, and the different styles that were exhibited in their artwork, and the diversity that it brought to world of art during this era. Blaze 1 by Bridget Riley, 1962, London Movement in Squares by Bridget Riley, 1961, London                 Among the memorable art styles that appeared on the public scene during the Mid-modern era is the art style that

                         The Great Depression was a difficult time in American History that impacted the lives of Americans all across the county. The world of art was also impacted, and during this period, artists began to the reflect the lives of the average people and the work that they did. This was made possible by the creation of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and "through the WPA, artists also participated in government programs in every state and county in the nation" (National Gallery of Art). This led to the art that was created under this program offered "a unique snapshot of the country, it's people, and art practices of the period" (National Gallery of Art). More importantly, "art that was produced by government programs pictured the hardship of the period and the vision for a better America. Breadlines, homelessness, and farms reduced to sand were common subjects" (National Gallery of America) We will take a look at some of the