1. Identify one notable work of 20th-century art. How does it represent the cultural changes that took place during its production? What is it about this particular work that speaks to you? Include the page number from the textbook or a web link so everyone
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2. The Scream by Munch embodies fear and uncertainty. What do you think about the colors in The Scream - especially the reds in the sky?
3.What are some main themes of Freud's theories that manifest in modern literature? Be sure to discuss themes in the context of the literature. Examples and quotations from primary sources (ie: literature) are always helpful.
4.How did world events in the mid-20th century influence philosophical viewpoints expressed in literature, visual arts, and/or architecture?
5.It's not surprising that the Roman Catholic Church objected to Sartre's work enough to ban it. Think of other instances where censorship was imposed on people. The Church censored Galileo, Hitler censored any non-Nazi literature, and in recent years the Chinese government has made efforts to censor the Internet that its people see. Whether or not one agrees with the content being censored, what effect does censorship have on freedom of thought?