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Question 1 –
Now that you have been exposed to a variety of contemporary artists and their processes, we are going to conclude this class by revisiting the role of an artist. Ai Wei Wei is an artist whose work is a juxtaposition of the traditional Chinese arts in relation to the contemporary social and political issues in China.
Wei Wei often poses his critique of his own Chinese culture, through the guise of the formal applications of art in his pieces. Ai Wei Wei has an interesting insight into what makes him an artist and what his particular role is in China and globally.
After watching the video from Art 21 and PBS Frontline, on the contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei, and reflecting back on what you have learned about artists throughout this course, please answer the following questions below on the discussion board.
(The Art 21 video you are viewing is the entire episode on “Change”. Ai Wei Wei is one segment of this video. Please fast forward to his segment, although it is recommended that you view all of the artists and their approach to the theme of “Change”.)
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What is the role of an artist? What are the most important skills an artist can have? How does Ai view his role as an artist? How do his assistants view his role?
In what ways can art be political? What does political art look and sound like? Which works in this segment would you describe as political? Discuss your reasons.
Question 2
Chapter 15 and 16 discuss architecture and the design profession. Andrea Zittel’s work relates to both of these mediums. In Zittel’s bio on it states that, “Influenced by modernist design and architecture from the early twentieth century…Zittel creates clothing, furniture, homes and vehicles.
Her sculptures and installations transform everything necessary for life, such as eating, sleeping, bathing and socializing, into artful experiments…
Zittel continually reinvents her relationship with her environment.” Zittel’s work plays an interesting role in making the viewer question through design, how much we really need to exist.
After viewing Andrea Zittel’s interview on Art 21, please answer the discussion questions below.
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In relation to Zittel’s work, please discuss the difference in meaning between the words necessary and sufficient. Then, under the premise that you are asked to design a room in which you will live for one week, please list all items that will be both necessary and sufficient.
Discuss the pros and cons of isolation. Whatmakes a person want or need to seek isolation?What challenges would you expect Zittel to face during the month she lives on her islan
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