Contrasting Cultures: The “Fifties” and the “Sixties” -Key Concepts-
1950’s usa. location Social Issues The Fifties brought on a new age of technology and advancement.
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1950’s usa
Transcript of 1950’s usa. location Social Issues The Fifties brought on a new age of technology and advancement.
1950’s usa
location
Social Issues
The Fifties brought on a new age of technology and advancement
Korean War 1950 – 1953Albert Einstein 1955Feminist Movement
The Rock N Roll Controversy
Design elements
Home décor was influenced by the American diners, 1930’s and modernism, and surrealism, like the famous Salvador Dali’s “lips” sofa.
colors
The fifties embraced brighter colors into its palette
influences
The influence of Rock N Roll on teenagers behaviour, lifestyle and fashion.
Technology, color, design and fashion of the fifties still influences us today.
