Read Chapter 3 in text. Answer Questions for Discussion 8 directly into Canvas text entry. You do not need to re-type the question but number your answers. Each answer should be at least four sentences in length unless otherwise indicated. A rubric is located in Files.
Chapter 3 Interpretation and Judgment: Controversial Art
#1 Why did the former mayor of New York, Rudy Giullani, condemn Chris Ofili’s The Holy Virgin Mary?
#2 Was Guilliani’s actions justified? Explain.
#3 Describe Chris Ofili’s The Holy Virgin Mary.
#4 Why was elephant dung used in The Holy Virgin Mary?
#5 Explain: “Politics affect interpretations.”
#6 Explain in detail why Eric Fischl’s paintings were so controversial.
#7 Explain in detail why Norman Rockwell’s illustrations were considered controversial according to the textbook.
#8 What motivated Kara Walker to produce racially controversial art?
#9 What is your opinion of Kara Walker’s Camptown Ladies?
#10 Why does Michael Ray Charles use stereotypical racist images for his subject matter?
#11 What is your opinion of Cut and Paste by Michael Ray Charles?
#12 Explain: “Multiple interpretations of a controversial work of art can bring rationality to a
Canvas Discussions 6 and 7 open at 4:00 PM Assignments: View the PBS Documentary Degenerate Art Reaction 1
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