Practice Historical And Contemporary Examples - Unit 3: Art as Action – Social Commentary, Advocacy, and Transformation
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Historical and Contemporary Examples

Practice - Historical and Contemporary Examples

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Dada movement known for?

💡 Hint: Think about the context that gave rise to the Dada movement.

Question 2 Easy

Give one example of a contemporary artist who used street art for advocacy.

💡 Hint: Consider who you’ve heard about in the news recently related to street art.

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Question 1

What does the Dada movement critique?

Consumerism
War and Rationality
Cultural Norms

💡 Hint: Think about the historical context of its emergence.

Question 2

True or False: Environmental Art aims to raise awareness of ecological issues.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the type of messages these artworks convey.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically examine how the Dada movement’s principles can be applied to contemporary art. Provide examples of modern artists who draw on Dada's philosophy.

💡 Hint: What themes of absurdity and critique do you find in current art?

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a proposal for an art installation that addresses a current social issue using historical techniques from one of the discussed movements. What message would it convey?

💡 Hint: Combine themes with effective media choice.

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