Consider: Art Deco, spread of Surrealism (Breton's Surrealist Manifesto), Bahaus, Social Realism, etc
Study the art born of the circus. Create a Circus Poster. "The Amazing American Circus Poster: The Strobridge Lithographing Company, 1878-1939" at the John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art. Located at 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL, the exhibit runs through January 29, 2012. Website: www.ringling.org.