Art, Dahling...

I'm also watching a series on youtube at the moment on the history of art in the US, which reflects the social and historical changes of the country and its society. Right from its foundation - right from the country's birth.
Faaaaaaaaascinating work. Actually Nick Rose sent the link around, and it's EXCELLENT.

Here some episode snippets relevant to this discussion:

"The Wilderness and the West"


The 1930's. The Depression and Urban America
(start at 1:50)


Throughout the series, New York features prominently. Anyway, i won't go too into it now, but I will note that it traces the history of the city's skyline, too, which you might find particularly interesting Alex...see your home in a new light :)