Andres Serrano: Piss Christ

We are also shown how these different forms of art change over time and how different cultures have adopted them and used them as their own form of art to express emotion, love, creativity, and passion. This book teaches us how art is viewed in different ways by the church and was very informative for me to obtain a better and deeper understanding of art and how the churches valued it.

The National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 states that it is up to the Federal Government to assist the local, state, regional and private agencies and artist in developing arts in the communities in several different ways. It also states that the Federal Government is to encourage freedom of thought, imagination, and inquiry but also the material conditions facilitating the release of this creative talent. Lastly, the Act states that it is to fulfill an educational mission and make widely available the greatest achievements of art “National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965”).

The grants that are given to artist helps them create unique pieces of work, creating a light upon controversial subjects being hidden in the dark. A controversial piece of art that has gotten huge amounts of attention is “Chris Ofili’s “Holy Virgin Mary” a representation of the Virgin Mary with elephant dung on her breast”, it offended may religious people across the U.S (David). Ofili’s reasoning to creating this certain piece of work was to attract attention and starting conversations about the current health of politics, religion, and Pop culture. This creation brought so much disgust by a catholic named Rudolph W. Giuliani who in addition is the Mayor of New York tried to cancel NEA funding to the museum showcasing Ofili’s art. This action made by the Mayor was so controversial that it went all the way to the Supreme

What the Los Angeles respond was not so bad but they still had the right to protect his mural. But I agree and disagree with there respond. I disagree with it because they still had the right to protect it because it took him hard work to do it and . I also agree with there respond because they paid him to do it and know thats theres not his. He was paid to do it so he shouldn't worry about how they tagged over the

Throughout his time as a muralist, Rivera's style had changed. From Mexico's pragmatic, pre-Colombian work – to digest and abstract innovation [modernism] learned over in Europe. Rivera's distinctive style was his aced masterpiece and in addition, an expansive worry for quality/texture, and his vivid, and vibrant differentiating colors. In any case, regardless of his style, Rivera dependably figured out how to join either his political perspectives and viewpoints or his Mexican foundation in his work, regardless of whether his political perspectives were quite controversial – to the point of which it sparks uproar(s) or riot and grating condemnation around the globe. Rivera's significance was incredible, and not simply to America, but rather to numerous other world nations as well.

Art by its nature is a subject of the philosophical, social, economic, political or religious context surrounding its creator. More often than not, a work of art addresses a specific topic or somewhat revolves around a particular person. Therefore, it is impossible to separate the context of a piece of painting, either historical or cultural, to its intrinsic value or the artwork's meaning. On the other hand, different cultures and time utilized specific conventions that govern the representation of objects of creativity. This essay highlights various pieces of art and their relationship to particular cultural, political, economic, or social settings. Moreover, it pinpoints how different times influence art presentation.

One friend of a victim, Eric Fischl, chose to create a sculpture entitled, “The Tumbling Woman”, to express his grief. He faced a harsh response, and his piece was was exhibited for only a week before it too was censored. Despite this, one wife of a victim, upon seeing the Tumbling Woman figure, expressed that the creator Fischl, “Had the right to create and exhibit it.” (Junod) Junod showed how valuable having access to these images truly was when he discusses one mother’s personal choice.

There were numerous of ethical issues that caused an outrage amid this time. For instance, It was an insult to the public, a sensitive subject. At the point when the work was displayed, it distressed the victims families and they requested the portrait to be excluded from the exhibition,

Most people may not know who Chris Ofili is, but chances are that many of them know one of his works, his painting “The Holy Virgin Mary”, displayed at the Brooklyn Museum of Art’s “Sensation” exhibition in 1999. The painting was extremely controversial because of Mary’s exposed breast being made of elephant dung and because of the porno cutouts surrounding Mary. Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and others, saying that such works were not appropriate for public display, immediately attacked the painting, along with the entire showcase of art by different artists. These sharp criticisms were an extreme injustice, condemning the work “The Holy Virgin Mary” based on prejudiced views of what is and what is not

I think that Serrano honestly saw this work as something innocent or as just a way to express his feeling regarding what Christ went through not really thinking that it was going to offend anybody. On the other hand, I think people saw Serrano’s work as form of disrespect towards religion and/or their faith and had a issue with it. I feel that regardless what people’s intentions are there will always be disagreements as we all have different opinion and interpretation of things even when one is sincere about it.

He is a contemporary artist best known for subverting the meaning behind religious symbolism by juxtaposing them against popular icons (Chagoya, Enrique). He juxtaposes these types of symbols to address the ongoing cultural clashes between the United States, Latin America, and the world in general. The inclusion of pop icons is meant to seem shallow so that analysis of the piece in question will open to deeper conversations. His most recent pieces of art address issues on immigration and the economic recession.

To conclude, this nude figure reflects the Bay Area Figurative Movement, through Neri’s selection of subject form, exemplified in a plastered female sculpture. His use of splattered colors all throughout

Who is to say a work of art is good or bad? But the underlying issue is whether or not the government funding should be restricted. One of the most thought-provoking concepts and quite possibly the answer to the problem is the idea supported by Douglas's statement: "Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions" (14).

Since Arts is a form for people to express feelings and visualize their idea, it should be individual and personal. Hence, creativity is one the most essential elements during making artworks. Unfortunately, the censorship of Art still exists worldwide and the situation is severe. It not only obstructs the creativity of artist that poses a threat to the development in Art industry, but also exploits the right of the viewers to see the artworks. For instance, the censorship on Art that comes from political reasons, which may affect the freedom of speech and human right in the countries. The public concern for personal safety and human rights of the artists is needed. Also, it is essential for citizens to have a proper attitude of viewing the artwork. Hence, education is an important way for children and teenagers to build up a correct manner to appreciate the artwork that may contain sensitive

For over two thousand years, various philosophers have questioned the influence of art in our society. They have used abstract reasoning, human emotions, and logic to go beyond this world in the search for answers about arts' existence. For philosophers, art was not viewed for its own beauty, but rather for the question of how art and artists can help make our society more stable for the next generation. Plato, a Greek philosopher who lived during 420-348 B.C. in Athens, and Aristotle, Plato’s student who argued against his beliefs, have no exceptions to the steps they had to take in order to understand the purpose of art and artists. Though these two philosophers made marvelous discoveries about the existence of art, artists, and