Research Project3–Discussion Post IV

1. ART THAT INFURIATES DISCUSSION

1. Read the New York Times article “Should Art That Infuriates Be Removed? https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/27/arts/design/emmett-till-whitney-biennial-schutz.html (Links to an external site.) (or “Should Art That Angers Remain on View?” https://www.proquest.com/docview/1881355764?pq-origsite=primo&accountid=7285 (Links to an external site.)  ) and “The Ten Most Controversial Art Projects of the Last Century”: https://news.artnet.com/exhibitions/top-10-controversial-art-projects-563213 (Links to an external site.)
2. In your post, respond to all of the prompts below. Write in essay form.
3. What is your opinion of these controversial works of art? In particular comment on Dana Schutz’ painting of Emmett Till which created quite a controversy when it was exhibited at the Whitney Museum in New York last
4. Comment on at least 2 other artworks mentioned in these articles. Make sure that at least one is from each of the articles. What is your reaction to them? Don’t forget to provide the title (in italics) and the artist’s name when referring to the specific
5. Where you aware that works of art could be so controversial? Do you find them shocking? Should they be removed from public institutions (museums, )?

Research Project3–Discussion Post IV Answer

Controversial artworks often entail elements that shock or scandalize the common beliefs in the society. Taboo issues, such as pornography, death, and anything that scandalizes or mocks the norm is identified as a controversial artwork. Many artists have become victims to the judgments of the common society about this. One of these is Dana Schutz’s “Open Casket.” Not only did she use a taboo subject like death, but also as a protest against racism. Relating this to her painting, “Emmett Till,” the works all convey the meaning of how color is often used as an element to disguise discrimination in America