ART HW

1. Identify two pieces of art that we have examined in this class that you believe exemplify some characteristic associated with the culture wars or in some way address an issue contested by the culture wars. Describe the piece by name and artist, describe its appearance, and explain how its theme links to some aspect of the culture wars. (100-200 words)

Image 1: Statue and bulletproof vest, by Kristen Visbal

Image 2: Graphic art with a message

2. You Are the Activist!  As a consequence of the sexual revolution, depictions of human sexuality and the nude body have become more common in artwork.  Write a letter to the editor of your local paper in which you argue EITHER that such displays must be controlled or banned, OR that the most important value to protect is freedom of speech.  Whichever you choose, mention two examples of specific art you encountered during this quarter and explain how that artwork framed sexuality in a way that requires control/needs protection. (100-200 words)

Image 3: Man in a Polyester Suit by Mapplethorpe

Image 4: A Man Wearing Bondage Gear by Mapplethorpe

3. Identify two pieces of art from this course that had the biggest impact on you. (Perhaps you were still thinking about it a week or two later? Perhaps it caused you to reevaluate your thinking about some issue?  Perhaps it had outstanding aesthetic qualities?)  Describe each piece by name and artist, describe its appearance, assess the values you believe it conveys, and explain its impact on you. (100-200 words)

Image 5: Rediscovery by Shelly Lowell

Image 6: Beware of Fascist Feminism by Hannah Wilkie

4. Explain why women associated with the feminist art movement also may have been attracted to the genre of performance art. (100-200 words)

 

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