What is the role of provocation, or "shock value," in art? Discuss the work of the Young British Artists in your response, taking into account the audience's reaction to such art.
What will be an ideal response?
By its nature, provocative art creates strong opinions. Audiences may like or abhor the works and their meanings, but at least the art and its value is being discussed. For example, controversy followed the Sensation exhibit to the Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York. The focus of American outrage was Chris Ofili's image of the Madonna adorned with elephant dung and small pornographic photographs. The resulting actions prompted widespread debate about the boundaries of taste in art.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. Saving Private Ryan B. The Godfather C. Juno D. Star Wars
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a. a spherical hell b. a spherical paradise c. an Annunciation d. a Last Judgment