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The red is kept intact but given the change of colors its significance can be altered from liberty to suffering. It represents the suffering of African Americans whose blood helped to create the country that had forsaken them in civil rights. He intentionally wanted it to still be recognized as America. By changing its colors, he is examining the idea of freedom, patriotism, and the identity of America. An America, which at times recognizes a race of color not people. |
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Middle School Activities Production - Before viewing this poster, design a work of art (drawing, painting, or sculpture) to be entitled "The Door. Art Criticism - After spending a few minutes describing and analyzing the parts of this work of art, write one or two paragraphs telling what you think it means. Art History - This work of art was made in America in 1969. What was going on in America during this time that may provide you with a social context for this work of art. Research and locate some images of other works of art that contain social messages. |
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Middle School Activities Production - Before viewing this poster, design a work of art (drawing, painting, or sculpture) to be entitled "The Door. Art Criticism - After spending a few minutes describing and analyzing the parts of this work of art, write one or two paragraphs telling what you think it means. Art History - This work of art was made in America in 1969. What was going on in America during this time that may provide you with a social context for this work of art. Research and locate some images of other works of art that contain social messages. |
A site I really like: http://www.artincontext.org/new_york/whitney_museum_of_american_art/
