Give an example from the textbook of an artwork used for political purposes
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Richard Serra intended Tilted Arc to be confrontational and political.
2. He questioned political power by showing the arc dividing the Federal Plaza, as he believed Americans were divided from their government.
3. The arc cast a dark ominous shadow.
4. Serra considered Tilted Arc destroyed when it was removed from Federal Plaza. He considered the work site-specific, designed to have a dialogue with its site.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When an artist or band records the same song as another artist or band, it is known as a
A. support song B. mash-up C. cover song D. hit song