Reference no: EM132799617

Assignment: Required Resources: Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Minimum of 1 primary sources (artist statement)

• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook - from critic)

Instructions: Although controversial art is not a topic exclusive to the 20th and 21st centuries, the distribution of information regarding controversial art has increased with the proliferation of media. Choose an example of a controversial work of art from the 20th or 21st centuries from any discipline of the humanities (music, literature, sculpture, film, television, etc.). Then, address the following:

• Identify the work and the medium.

• Based on your example, to what extent does this work of controversial art make a social contribution?

• What aesthetic value does the work have? How does it reflect the human condition? How does it relate to your life?

• Has this work ever been censored? If so, explain the circumstances.

• Are governments ever justified in censoring art? Why or why not?

• Examine some of the influences of this work of art.

• Argue whether or not this work should be considered art. Explain why using terms learned in this course.

• Include an accompanying statement from the artist(s) and a statement from a critic to support your points.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)

• 1-inch margins

• Double spaced

• 12-point Times New Roman font

• Title page

• References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source and 1 primary source)