Friday, November 25, 2011

More Information About New York Culture


New York saw many of the popular arty cultures emerging from the cracks of the city. The Harlem Renaissance and Modern Dance developed in the early 20th century, jazz in the 1940's and expressionism in the 1950's were some of the famous creations of this city. New York is also home of Indie Rock, Hip Hop, punk rock and Beat Generation. The mix of culture saw a mix of styles emerging; high culture, street culture and other experimental forms such as modernism and jazz poetry.Music culture diverged from funk, soul and jazz and in the 1960's Disco Music emerged in New York. The trend grew in the 1970's and continued well in to the 1980's. New York was also home to some of the biggest disco nightclubs; Paradise Garage, Studio 54. New York's downtown music scene came up with punk rock in the 1970's. The downtown music scene also led the way to newer styles of rock music.
New York City theatres along Broadway and 42nd Street presented the new stage form of using song in narrative, known as the Broadway Musical. Today the Broadway consists of the 39 largest theatres in New York. Most of Broadway is located in the vicinity of the Times Square and most of its shows have been hits around the world.This exhibition which brought European talent of modern art to the United States saw new modernist movements in New York. The Museum of Modern Art was created in 1929 and influenced the art scene immensely by showcasing American contemporary art. The vibrant visual art scene in New York in the 1950's influenced the pop art movement - reproductions of everyday images and objects of popular American culture.Between Midtown and the Hudson River lies a unique Manhattan neighborhood with a colorful name and a rich history. Like many of the neighborhoods in New York, Hell's Kitchen has recently undergone a massive renovation, creating an unusual blend of wealth, culture and history. You're as likely to find exclusive boutique shops as you are inexpensive ethnic restaurants. Trendy nightclubs frequented by up-and-coming young professionals stand among bars and diners favored by working-class residents.
The museum features the World War II aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid, the submarine the USS Growler, and a Concorde SST, and is open to the public all year. You'll discover what life was like for the 3,000 sailors who lived and served on the Intrepid and see more than 30 aircraft housed on the flight deck of the ship.Overlooking the Hudson River from the center of Hell's Kitchen, the Javits Center is convenient to many of Manhattan's popular destinations including shopping, sightseeing and theater. The lustrous glass and steel building spans five city blocks and sparkles with the light from the city that never sleeps.Its brightness and its layers jump out as its juxtaposed with the other 19th Century architecture in the neighborhood. Inside the museum offers, among others, modern, impressionistic-from early to post, Surrealist, and abstract art. Interestingly, the private collections exhibited at the Guggenheim are viewed as a whole without distinction as to type of medium.

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