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    Social commentary art is any artwork that makes a statement about society either past or present. Choose an artist that creates work that fulfills this purpose.

    A definition of social commentary can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_commentary)

    Issue can include: poverty, racism, AIDS, smoothing, drugs, crime, gangs, abuse, child abuse, family, violence, torture, modern slavery, terrorism, environmental issues, technology, relationships, war, political injustice, social criticism, feminist criticism

    For a list of artists see below.

    Your paper should:

    Be at least 450 words  long

    Discuss the background/biography of the artist

    Describe the work of art

    Explain how the work of art is an example of social commentary

    All assignments must be in 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), use correct grammar and spelling, and coherent sentences. Please proofread, Please use your own words (no plagiarism); I want to hear what you think, who you are, and what you have to say. Please include the image you are discussing and works cited.
    Artists may be but are not limited to:

    Pablo Picasso Guernica

    Francisco Goya May 3rd, 1808

    Van Gogh The Potato Eaters

    Van Gogh The Absinthe Drinker

    Barbara Kruger Your Body is a Battle Ground

    Barbara Kruger I Shop Therefore I Am

    Banksy

    Keith Haring

    Roger Gordy

    Dorothy Lange

    Kelly Finlaw

    Mark Jenkins

    Sarah Kiser

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