Art in New Orleans
--- The 1970's ---
Important Events of the Decade: 1971 China joins the United Nations. 1972 J. Utzon completes the construction of the Sydney Opera House 1974-79 Judy Chicago creates The Dinner Party, the first large scale collaborative feminist work of art. 1974 Richard Nixon resigns from presidency; Gerald Ford becomes 38th President 1975 - 80 Piazza d’Italia constructed in New Orleans, heralding postmodernism. 1977 Apple II, the first personal computer, goes on sale 1979 Margaret Thatcher becomes first female British Prime Minister 1979 Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize 1980 John Lennon shot and killed in NYC
1971 China joins the United Nations.
1972 J. Utzon completes the construction of the Sydney Opera House
1974-79 Judy Chicago creates The Dinner Party, the first large scale collaborative feminist work of art.
1974 Richard Nixon resigns from presidency; Gerald Ford becomes 38th President
1977 Apple II, the first personal computer, goes on sale
1979 Margaret Thatcher becomes first female British Prime Minister
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