* Painting: During the Reconstruction Era, American painting was dominated by the Hudson River School, a group of artists who sought to capture the beauty of the natural world. Notable artists of this period include Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, and Albert Bierstadt.
* Sculpture: American sculpture during this period was also influenced by the natural world. Notable sculptors include Hiram Powers, Horatio Greenough, and John Quincy Adams Ward.
* Photography: Photography was a relatively new art form during this period, but it quickly gained popularity. Notable photographers include Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and Timothy H. O'Sullivan.
Music
* Popular Music: During the Reconstruction Era, popular music was dominated by minstrel shows, which featured white performers in blackface singing and dancing. Other popular forms of music included brass bands, marching bands, and parlor music.
* Classical Music: Classical music was also popular during this period. Notable composers include Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Edward MacDowell, and Antonín Dvořák.