1) In light of what you learned about the variety of art produced during the twentieth century, you likely encountered artists and works of art you favor more than others. Everyone's a critic and we are all entitled to our opinions. Yet, even the most knowledgeable critics and connoisseurs of art must defend their opinions.
The Dadaists believed the destructive absurdity of was was caused by traditional values. This group of early 20th century artists set out to overturn these values.
Compose a 200-words long thread that responds to the following questions:
• Was Marcel Duchamp a sincere and serious artist who produced "legitimate" works of art?
• Were Duchamp's "readymades" culturally valuable works of art that positively contributed to the history of Western art?
2) Your last discussion board thread was dedicated to arguing your opinion of Jackson Pollock's work. You argued in favor of your personal point-of-view regarding the importance and legitimacy of Pollock's "drip paintings."
This discussion board assignment will also require you to argue an opinion regarding the importance and legitimacy of particular works of art. However, the opinion will not be your own.
Imagine that Leonardo da Vinci (16th century) invented a time machine and traveled to the 21st century. After acclimating to the strange, yet oddly familiar world of the 21st century, da Vinci began to consider contemporary art and how art has evolved since his time (the 16th century Renaissance).
Assume da Vinci's identity and write a mock journal entry/travel log that critiques art of the 21st century art. To do so, ask yourself the following questions:
• Are there any positive trends in 21st century art that did not exist during the 16th century?
• Are you disappointed or pleasantly surprised by the state of art during the 21st century?
• Do you find 21st century art interesting, enlightening, and on par with art from the 16th century?
• Do you recognize any lingering artistic traditions from the 16th century?
Total 400-500 Words - 200-250 Words each part.