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Does Defacing Art = Activism?

2024-09-12

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Art is the perfect tool for activists to get across their message and make people pay attention. In this episode of Crash Course Art History, we’ll learn about the centuries-long practice of iconoclasm, how art intersects with protest movements, and what happens to artists when the authorities aren’t thrilled by their acts of resistance.

Introduction: Gran Fury & ACT-UP 00:00

Performance Art 01:08

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith 02:28

Ai Weiwei 04:04

Iconoclasm 07:11

Review & Credits 08:58

Image Descriptions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ETiCxe4GrVzFii7dBhF42oHx1EUCCh5y12wbtUjsH8A/edit

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GW2NKzhpMNMmRyAFJVhFJG9cSfUOMRL-QrcWuHcWcIA/edit?usp=sharing

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