Five Symbols of American Culture

No.1 Statue of Liberty.

The Statue of Liberty, also known as "Liberty Enlightening the World" (Liberty Enlightening the World), is located on Liberty Island near the mouth of the Hudson River in New York City, New York, USA (Liberty Island, New York Harbor).

In 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, the French government gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift, symbolizing the gift of Franco-American friendship. The building was a masterpiece completed in 1871 by Bartholdi, a famous French artist.

The Statue of Liberty is an icon of the United States and, more importantly, of American culture. For people seeking freedom from the Atlantic ferry, the Statue of Liberty, located in the port of call and standing at the mouth of America's golden gate of freedom, has evoked the warmth and excitement of many hearts.

No.2 American Gothic.

American Gothic is a 1930 oil painting by Grant Wood, who in August 1930 saw a Gothic-style house in a small town south of Iowa. Wood was very impressed by the compactness and solidity of the building, especially the Gothic windows in the attic.

"American Gothic" is undoubtedly the only one of many American paintings that has become a cultural label. The main reason for this is that the expressions of the farmer and his wife in the painting profoundly reflect the national spirit of the American people - courageous and strong.

No.3 Buffalo Nickel.

The Buffalo Nickel is a coin designed by the famous American artist James Earl Fraser and produced between 1913 and 1938.

Traditional U.S. coins depict mainly prominent figures of the U.S. government, most of them famous presidents. But instead of following the rules, Fraser commemorated the westward movement by putting on coins the American bison and the Native American Indian, two images that were devastated and nearly extinct during the movement.

No. 4 Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sam is a national nickname on par with John bull in England. The name "Uncle Sam" and its vivid image can be found in American newspapers and magazines, literature and cartoons.

Uncle Sam is the United States after World War II, the product of political needs, he represents the American culture of honesty and reliability, the spirit of hard work. The American people also regard the patriotism it possesses as a source of pride and ****ing quality for their nation.

No.5 Barbie (Barbie Dolls).

The world's most popular Barbie doll is the best-selling fashion doll toys in the United States since 1959, which has a forever young look, changing image and creators continue to give her life story and career experience. Barbie is a fashion favorite and an integral element of American culture.

Barbie is not just a doll for girls, but teaches women to be independent and to be their own masters. Barbie is the embodiment of the late capitalist American woman and symbolizes American pop culture.

Expanded:

The world-famous "Statue of Liberty", the American Gothic, the "Bison Nickel", the adorable "Uncle Sam" and the "Bison", are just a few of the things that make the world go round. Uncle Sam" and the popularity of the world's "Barbie" composed of the United States of America's five cultural symbols, they represent the United States of America's culture from different aspects and perspectives, enriching the connotation of American culture. Through the analysis of these cultural symbols, we can have a more comprehensive understanding of American culture.

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