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Question - Although social justice art is not a topic exclusive to the 20th and 21st centuries, the distribution of information regarding controversial art with gender, race, sexual, and/or environmental themes has increased with the proliferation of media.

Discuss one of the most significant controversial art events that occurred on June 22nd, 2020, and it is about protesters who attempted to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson near the White House.

Then, address the following:

1. Identify the work and the medium.

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

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

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

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

6. Examine some of the influences of this work of art. What was the public reaction to this work? Does it effectively portray its message?

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

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