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Controversial Art and Censorship

INSTRUCTIONS:

Choose an example of a controversial work of art (literature, sculpture, television, film, etc.) from the 20th or 21st centuries 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. - Include an accompanying statement from the artist (s) and a statement from a critic to support your points. - Length:  2 pages
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