The document discusses American art from the 18th century to the 1920s, covering various artistic movements and styles over this period. It provides examples of key works by artists such as Benjamin West, John Trumbull, John Singleton Copley, George Caleb Bingham, Albert Bierstadt, Winslow Homer, George Bellows, and Thomas Hart Benton. The final sections discuss the Art Deco style that emerged in the 1920s, inspired by industrial growth, and highlight some iconic Art Deco buildings from that era like the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center.