Case Study: Art and The First Amendment - Robert Mapplethorpe
Who was Robert Mapplethorpe? What was the controversy surrounding Robert Mapplethorpe's works of art? His photographs included remarkably beautiful portraits, still lifes and erotic, most homoerotic subject matter. Why was he so controversial and what does it say about the First Amendment and Would he be considered controversial today? Why is he important to discuss today? Use examples to support your thoughts.