Homework: Controversial Art and Censorship
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:
o Identify the work and the medium.
o Based on your example, to what extent does this work of controversial art make a social contribution?
o What aesthetic value does the work have? How does it reflect the human condition? How does it relate to your life?
o Has this work ever been censored? If so, explain the circumstances.
o Are governments ever justified in censoring art? Why or why not?
o Examine some of the influences of this work of art.
o Argue whether or not this work should be considered art. Explain why using terms learned in this course.
o Include an accompanying statement from the artist(s) and a statement from a critic to support your points.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.