Question9
“Abstract Expressionism and Music” Please respond to the following, using
these sources as the basis of your response:
Examine the U.S. Government’s support during the Great Depression for
programs such as the Federal Arts Project, the Federal Writers’ Project, and
other such efforts. Determine whether or not such projects were good government
investments during those hard times and provide two (2) examples that support
your viewpoint.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/1934-Picturing-Hard-Times.html
http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/powerprose/wpa/
State whether you agree or disagree with the perception of Abstract
Expressionism as exemplifying individualism and freedom. Explain the reasons for
your views. Compare and contrast one (1) example of Abstract Expressionist
visual art to John Cage’s musical compositions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fhc3Tbnhsc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY7UK-6aaNA&list=PL223147EC2385356B&index=3
Only 250-300 words total
