Social Commentary Art
Social commentary art is any artwork that makes a statement about society either past or present. Choose an artist that creates work that fulfills this purpose.A definition of social commentary can be found here can include: poverty, racism, AIDS, smoothing, drugs, crime, gangs, abuse, child abuse, family, violence, torture, modern slavery, terrorism, environmental issues, technology, relationships, war, political injustice, social criticism, feminist criticismFor a list of artists see below.Your paper should:Be at least 450 words longDiscuss the background/biography of the artistDescribe the work of artExplain how the work of art is an example of social commentaryAll assignments must be in 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), use correct grammar and spelling, and coherent sentences. Please proofread, Please use your own words (no plagiarism); I want to hear what you think, who you are, and what you have to say. Please include the image you are discussing and works cited.Artists may be but are not limited to:Pablo Picasso GuernicaFrancisco Goya May 3rd, 1808Van Gogh The Potato EatersVan Gogh The Absinthe DrinkerBarbara Kruger Your Body is a Battle GroundBarbara Kruger I Shop Therefore I AmBanksyKeith HaringRoger GordyDorothy LangeKelly FinlawMark JenkinsSarah Kiser