Discuss the history and lyrics of “Reservation of Education”
What will be an ideal response?
• "Reservation of Education" was charted in France but banned or ignored by North American radio stations because of its controversial political message.
• The lyrics feature a sharp and sophisticated critique of the boarding school system; the lyrics also speak to the large political concerns of Red Power activists.
• Reservations and boarding schools were used to marginalize and control Native American populations.
• The lyrics also address issues of racism and identity.
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a. drew inspiration primarily from the music-dramas of Wagner. b. brought a new level of realism into opera. c. depended largely on themes from Chinese opera. d. All these answers are correct.
The violinist in the painting in Leyster's Self-Portrait is an example of a type of image called a __________.
A. genre scene B. conversation piece C. luxury work D. still life