Life was indeed reflected in Colonial Art. We are, therefore, fortunate to have art from the eighteenth century because it allows us to develop a greater understanding of people, places, and times from the past. Colonial artists were enamored with America and the possibilities it offered. By looking at how people and their surroundings were portrayed, we can today gain insights into the thoughts, feelings, and views of Colonial Americans and see that this land was perceived as a land of opportunity, plenty, and individuality.
Art is reflected in daily life today.
Look at a newspaper , magazine and a contemporary art museum . Then, with a graphic organizer brainstorm themes, ideas, subjects, issues, individuals,and topics used to reflect daily life in our time. Some colonists were allowed to be individuals and had choices unlike in their native countries. They came for a variety of reasons, such as freedom of religion, for land, food, resources, and a better life. Many of the Colonial artists attempted to portray this land as a Land of Opportunity, Plenty, and Individuality.