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Visual arts of the United States

Visual arts are pictures and other artwork that people create. In the United States, artists have been creating pictures for a long time. Some of them were created by Native American artists before European settlers came to America.

After that, lots of different kinds of art were created in America. Some artists painted pictures of people and animals. Others made sculptures out of materials like stone or metal. Some artists made prints or drawings, which are pictures made with pencils or ink.

Lots of famous artists have come from the United States, like Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol. They created all kinds of artwork that people still enjoy today.

Art is important because it helps us express ourselves and our ideas. It can also help us see the world in new ways and understand other cultures. So even though it may seem like just pictures, visual art is actually very meaningful and important.