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See America -- Welcome to Montana This work was produced by the Federal Arts Project which was part of the Works Progress Administration. The project began in 1935 and was cancelled in 1943. Thousands of artists from all parts of the country participated in the Federal Art Project. George Biddle, the founder of the project, said that because of the Federal Art Project, the Depression exerted, "a more invigorating effect on American art than any past event in the country's history." While times were hard, the mood of the posters was typically upbeat and the designs were bold and original and many of the artists felt free to experiment with a wide range of concepts. For American art, it was a vital period that invigorated the entire country's perception of what art could be and brought American art into the international forefront. The Library of Congress is the largest single holder of WPA posters, having over 900 in its collection. Medium : 1 print on poster board : silkscreen, color Created/Published : NYC : Work Projects Administration Federal Art Project, between 1936 and 1939 Part of the Work Projects Administration Poster Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 weeks. Product #: seeamwetomo3 |
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