CONTROVERSIAL ART AND CENSORSHIP

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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)