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)
Solution
Erotic Art as a Controversial Art
The erotic art is one of the fields in the art which displays its intended information through channels such as painting and drawings. Majorly, the decoration and pictures which are sexy and evokes erotic arousal are classified as erotic art. This category of art depicts human nudity and in certain limits, the sexual activities of humans. This class of art is displayed mostly through engravings and sculptures. Some also depict erotic arts through the use of photographs and another form of artistic work (Jacobus & Martin, 2019). Over time, this class of pictorial and visual art has a lot of controversies in society as it has sparked a lot of mixed reactions. However…………………please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $10
