1. Review
Culture in the 1950s surrounded how things looked and how one wanted to be perceived. ... At the center of the hobby craze was the fact that Americans wanted to be creative but also wanted to do it in as little time and with as little effort as possible: hence the popularity of hobby kits. ... Artists such as Grandma Moses assured the American public that "anyone can paint if they want to." ... Creating a dish became equated with creating a colorful work of art, such as a bright Jell-O mold or a beautiful Chiffon Cake. ... The 1950s were the heyday of the family car and advertising and drast...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate