Advanced Placement-Style United States History
  Question of the Day--Answer and Explanation

A painting by George Inness, a leader
in the Hudson River School of Art
Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Question 973:

The Hudson River School of American art which developed in the 19th century

    (A)    developed a distinctly American art form and relied on some of the ideas generated by the Transcendentalists
    (B)    featured detailed portraits of wealthy New Yorkers
    (C)    was a direct response to European expressionism
    (D)    presented scenes of urban realism
    (E)    was the first to use photography as an art medium

Answer:
    (A)    developed a distinctly American art form and relied on some of the ideas generated by the Transcendentalists
Explanation:
The Hudson River School was one of the first distinctly American art genres, emphasizing exploration, discovery, and settlement in its romanticized landscape paintings. George Inness, Thomas Cole and Asher Durand were among the most famous artists of the movement.
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