The theme of Art & Politics: Resistance Art is still relevant, especially regarding the role of censorship and the arts.
Remember - the theme is about images of POWER & RESISTANCE - not about morality and policing.
Murray based his painting on a historic poster of Lenin - a Russian dictator. Strangely enough - Zapiro then based his later satirical commentary on Murray's work - and so commentary carries on .......
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Painting of The Spear - after modification |
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An historic poster of Lenin on which Murray based his work |
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Zapiro comment on Murray's work |
How could you make an artwork go 'viral' to avoid censorship?
Read the arguments around this issue of censorship, and study the work itself.
1. On both sides ........
2. An argument against ........
3. Another interesting article .........
4. And another about freedom of the media ........
Argue your point of view by creating an infographic about this work. Don't forget to consider the artistic merits by analysing the elements, principles and technical aspects.
Look at other Brett Murray works that reference political cartoons.
(To protect and serve - a laser cut metal 'cartoon')
Brett Murray explains......
Take a look at this wonderful Prezi done by Tara Ruiters!
Please evaluate your infographic HERE