What is your reaction to destruction of historical artifacts

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Discussion Post: Destroying History

There are five videos here. All rather short, but powerful messages. Please take some time to watch each one and then answer the prompts.

I know this topic is a touchy subject right now, but one that deserves critical conversations. Destruction of civilizations has been going on since the beginning of time, so it is nothing "new", but it is a very contemporary and timely topic to discuss in art and historical context.

Watch the YouTube video (Trailer)

The Rape of Europa Trailer (WWII)

Watch the YouTube video

Destruction of Memory Trailer (Syria)

Watch the YouTube video

Erasing Memory: The Cultural Destruction of Iraq (Shocking and Awful Program 6)

Watch the Ted Talk video

"Can Art Amend History?" by Titus Kaphar

Watch the YouTube video

Cash Crop Exhibit by Stephen Hayes

Prompts

After watching the videos answer the following questions:

Question I. What is your initial reaction to the destruction of historical artifacts, whether you agree with their purpose or not? Explain.

Question II. Do you think the destruction of such artifacts should be a topic of concern during war times? Explain.

Question III. Under the current climate of the United States, without getting too political, what do you think should be done with our historical artifacts (i.e. statues, monuments, etc)? Explain.

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