Assignment: Dada & Degenerate Art in Germany
1. What would you identify as fundamental attributes in representations of power presented in class today? (Refer to specific examples in your response.)
2. How did the Degenerate Art Exhibition seek to manipulate what was classified as 'art'? Do you think it worked? (Cite two specific examples in your response.)
- Discuss your responses
- Write two paragraphs (min) for each question comparing and contrasting evidence selected
The Power of Islamic Art
How does Islamic Art make the invisible visible? What is highlighted and what is concealed, and why?
- Choose one specific pieces to discuss as examples in your response
- Optional: Discuss your responses with your group
- Write one paragraph (min) discussing the evidence selected in relation to the above questions.
Warhol & Abstract Expressionism's Icons
How do the pieces by Andy Warhol discussed in class reference icons? How do Abstract Expressionist pieces discussed in class use colour to evoke religious power?
- Choose one specific piece to discuss as examples in your response
- Optional: Discuss your responses with your group
- Write one paragraph (min) discussing the evidence selected in relation to the questions above.