All Flashcards
When was the 'British Invasion'?
Around 1964; symbolized increasing cultural exchange.
When did consumer culture boom in the U.S.?
Post-WWII; fueled by economic prosperity.
When did the Olympic Games get revitalized?
1924; became a major international event.
When did the FIFA World Cup start?
1919; became the biggest soccer tournament.
When did Dadaism emerge?
Post-WWI; rejected traditional aesthetics.
What is significant about 20th-century art?
It was a period of significant artistic innovation and change, influenced by global events.
When did eBay and Amazon rise to prominence?
Late 20th century; revolutionizing online commerce.
When did social media become a global phenomenon?
Early 21st century; connecting billions of people.
When did Reggae music spread globally?
Late 20th century; largely due to artists like Bob Marley.
When did Bollywood gain global prominence?
Late 20th and early 21st century; becoming a global powerhouse.
Who was Pablo Picasso?
A key figure in the development of Cubism.
Who was Georges Braque?
Another key figure in the development of Cubism.
Who was Marcel Duchamp?
A prominent figure in the Dadaism movement.
Who was Jackson Pollock?
A leading figure in the Abstract Expressionism movement.
Who was Bob Marley?
A Jamaican singer-songwriter who popularized reggae music worldwide.
Who was George Harrison?
A member of The Beatles whose interest in Hinduism helped spread the Hare Krishna movement in the U.S.
Define consumer culture.
A culture where economic growth and global trade shape desires and lifestyles through media and advertising.
What is globalization?
Increasing interconnectedness of the world through economic, cultural, and political exchange.
Define Cubism.
An early-20th-century art movement that broke down traditional forms and perspectives.
What is Dadaism?
An art movement rejecting traditional aesthetics and embracing absurdity, emerging post-WWI.
Define Abstract Expressionism.
An art movement focused on emotional power through abstract forms and techniques.
What is the 'British Invasion'?
A cultural phenomenon in the 1960s where British music and culture became popular in the United States and worldwide.
Define Bollywood.
The Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India, which has gained global recognition.
What is Reggae?
A genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, known for its syncopated rhythms.
Define global brand.
A product or company recognized and sold in numerous countries around the world.
What is online commerce?
The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.