The American Renaissance (1800 – 1870). European Renaissance (rebirth of arts and learning): 14 th , 15 th ,and 1 6 th century American Renaissance (not a “rebirth” but a first flowering): first half of 19 th century) Two major events: 1. capital moved to Washington, D.C.
European Renaissance (rebirth of arts and learning): 14th, 15th,and 16th century
1. capital moved to Washington, D.C.
2. foundation of the Library of Congress (first cultural institution in the capital)
Ralph Emerson, Henry D. Thoreau – emphasized nature’s sublimity
The social vision:
Directly in contrast to the Age of Reason