By Kole Boe

COUNTERCULTURE

What is Counterculture? A culture with values or

lifestyles in opposition to those of the established culture.

An era of time in the 1960’s and 1970’s where people questioned America’s materialism and cultural and political norms.

Hippies Lived in the Age of

Aquarius Had long hair, wore

colorful clothes, and lived in communes.

They used drugs for greater self-awareness and inner peace.

Held protest and did not believe in war.

Beliefs Life should be lived

in peace, love, and harmony.

American Society had grown hollow.

Rebellion against the government.

Practiced Zen Buddhism.

Art Discovery of “Pop”

art. Andy Warhol was

the most popular counterculture artist.

Usually very colorful and full of culture.

Left a lasting imprint of American culture.

Fashion People grew longer

hair. Men had beards

and mustaches. Women dressed for

color and comfort. Natural and

peaceful.

Music Brought out the

rise of Rock music. Allowed teenagers

a voice of rebellion and protest.

The Beatles were the most famous rock band of the time.

Woodstock Music and Art Fair

The most famous event of rock history!

Had an attendance of about 500,000 people.

Located on a 600 acre farm in Bethel, New York.

Had 32 music performances.

Gave people nearly three days and night of non-stop peace, love, and rock and roll.

The Beatles The most Famous

rock band of the Age of Aquarius.

Consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, and George Harrison.

Influenced hippies and the counterculture movement.

Drugs LSD and Marijuana

were commonly used drugs to help explore the inner mind and achieve harmony.

LSD was invented Timothy Leary.

Believed to help achieve greater self-awareness and inner peace.

Make Love, Not War Many people

protested the Vietnam War.

War was believed to be unnecessary.

Many protested society by leaving it.

Counterculture became dangerous.

The Decline of Counterculture People gave away

to violence and disillusionment.

Communes became violent.

People became homeless.

Charles Manson murdered Sharon Tate.

Counterculture Lives On! It influenced

America’s culture today.

It changed the style of music forever.

It will never be forgotten.

The End