Symbols and heraldry
This section is devoted to the fact that almost unmistakably evokes the idea of America - cowboys and Indians, cowboy boots and wide-brimmed hats, and of course about the characters and the United States flag, the national anthem. For convenience, place the list in alphabetical order:
American anthem - the famous Star-Spangled Banner American flag - a flag with thirteen stripes and fifty stars The baseball cap is a traditional headdress of Americans, who managed to gain huge popularity around the world Banjo is probably the most "American" musical instrument Bison mlekopitayushchie, unfortunately, on the verge of extinction Hollywood smile is the envy of many people not only in USA but also around the world Jeans is another American invention, which conquered the world The US dollar is one of the most famous and strong currencies in the world Uncle Sam - the famous image of the USA, well-known far outside the country in the form of an old man with the beard and the cylinder Gold rush is a period in U.S. history, which gave America a lot of millionaires and a series of remarkable works of Jack London Cowboy hat - constant attribute courageous conquerors of the Wild West Cowboy boots - practical and at the same time damn stylish shoes for men and women Okay - perhaps one of the most famous "americanismo" in the world Rodeo - American fun with Spanish roots. Tobacco whether to blame only one of Christopher Columbus? Cheerleading is a traditional form of support your favorite team in the U.S.
Сinematography
At least the 1920s, the US film industry, not only is the largest in the world by the figures produced films and box office, but also has a decisive influence on the content and technology of world cinema, economic and cultural aspects of cinema. Offices and the largest film set film companies US traditionally been concentrated in the vicinity of Hollywood (a suburb of Los Angeles, California), so between the concepts of "American cinema" and "Hollywood" is often equated. This is not entirely true. American cinema - is not only a huge Hollywood film industry, but also developed a system of independent cinema. In the US, the results kinogoda brings American Film Academy, since 1929 awarding the prestigious award "Oscar". Preservation and promotion of national kinonaslediya engaged in the American Film Institute. The United States has long been a process of concentration of film production in the hands of a relatively small number of large firms. About half of all US film production is concentrated in Hollywood (California). The major Hollywood studios have long closed technological cycle, except for processing films, performed by specialized firms. Smaller movie studios have long abandoned the closed technological cycle, and to a greater or lesser extent by using the services of cooperation. And the finest filmmakers do not have their own base. In addition, the weight of a large number of feature films shot in Americans of European and Latin American countries, using available technical base and there is cheap labor. Thus, the share of US film production carried out in the studios with a closed production cycle has been steadily falling. In Hollywood's biggest kinofirmu management crew, remove one or more films, instructed the trustee company-producer who completes the group and directs its work pas all stages of production. Often he picks up the same scenario, concludes contracts with the authors. The producer is responsible to the company for the quality of the film and all production costs.
"Buffy the vampire Slayer" (eng. Buffy the Vampire Slayer) - American youth television series with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the title role about the fate of American girls with superhuman powers. The series is inspired by the eponymous feature film, 1992. Starting as a Comedy horror film, with each season the show became darker and more dramatic. According to the story, Buffy moved to the town Sannidal filled with otherworldly creatures, which is tasked to destroy.
"Shrek" (eng. Shrek, 2001) is a popular computer animated feature film Studio Dreamworks Pictures Directors Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson on the motives of a children's book by William Stage "Shrek!". Just created 4 parts of "Shrek." This is the first feature-length cartoon in history, won the Oscar for best animated feature film.
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is an American film adaptation of the eponymous epistolary novel by Stephen Chbosky, which acted also as the Director of the film. The film received an award Independent spirit awards for best first film and hit the top ten best films of the year by the National Board of review USA.
"The Host" is a film directed by Andrew Nikola, the adaptation of the novel by Stephenie Meyer, starring Sirsa Ronan, Max irons and Jake Abel. In the U.S. premiere took place on 29 March 2013, Russia - March 28, 2013.
"The Vampire Diaries" is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Symplectic, loosely based on the eponymous series of books written by Lisa Jane Smith.
"Snow white and the huntsman" - American fantasy adventure film directed by Rupert Sanders on the fairy tale by the brothers Grimm. Premiere in the United States was held on 1 June 2012, Russia - June 14, 2012. The last role in the career of the nominee for the award "Oscar" Bob Hoskins (blind dwarf Mur).
Music
American music can boast of a strong classical tradition, but in matters of music rock, pop, jazz, country, R'n'b and classic African-American motives America is one of the leading positions. European colonists brought to the New world and their musical traditions, thus, turning of the national musical culture of new settlers in an eclectic mix of different European traditions. Don't forget about the native peoples - Indians, too, have their own songs. However, today music USA is primarily associated with modern performers. To enumerate even the most significant of them is quite difficult due to the large number of musicians and groups. Who is the best of the best, determined by the jury of numerous music awards - for example, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and the Grammys. American music is closely associated with musicals - a special form of musical theatre, appearing in the USA. Melodies of many musicals far outlived their productions and have become independent and world-famous compositions. The development of the genre of musical accounted for 20 years, then a special impetus to the development receives and jazz. In subsequent years, at the peak of popularity to replace each other will be such genres as rock-n-roll, is inseparably associated with the name of Elvis Presley, pop, the king of which was recognized as Michael Jackson, rock, hip-hop and R'n'b. Club American music can often be heard in any big city of the world, as it is the basis of the international club music culture.
«Korn» (sometimes written as "KoRn" or "Coap" authentic logo group) is a multiplatinum nu metal band from Bakersfield, California. Are the founders of the genre of nu-metal. They laid the foundations for the music, which is a mixture of grunge, funk and groove metal, to which is often added industrial and hip-hop. After worldwide has sold over 3 million copies of their debut self-titled album, released in 1994, Korn became one of the best heavy bands in the last decade, 2013 sold over 10 million copies of their debut album all over the world. In the discography group 11 Studio albums, the acoustic album MTV Unplugged and many collections of unreleased, live recordings or covers.
«Slipknot» (Per. s angl. - "Slipknot", "loop", "the noose" is an American metal band formed in 1995 in the town of Des Moines, Iowa founded by Anders Colsefni, percussionist Shawn Grahanam and bassist Paul gray. After a long formation of groups formed permanent staff of nine members: Sean Crahan, Paul gray, Corey Taylor, Sid Wilson, Mick Thomson, James root, Craig Jones, Chris Hairdryer and Joey of Cortisone. The album received platinum status, and some of the songs were nominated for a Grammy award in the categories "Best nu-metal track" and "Best hard rock song". In 2006, the group was awarded this prize in the category "Best metal performance" for the song "Before I Forget"[7]. The group has sold over 35 million albums albums worldwide.
«Skillet» is a Christian rock band from Memphis, Tennessee, was founded in 1996. At the moment, the group released 8 Studio albums. lbom Collide in 2005 was nominated for a Grammy award in the category "Best rock gospel album" and in 2007 Comatose was nominated for a Grammy for "Best rock or rap gospel album"