https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0 en-us 2018-08-30 17:32:25 UTC 2024-01-18 17:29:14 UTC hello@padlet.com dsherman5 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458298838 1) Do research on the artwork/artists you have been assigned  - search and read  news sources of different culture/political opinions. Post those links.  (10 min)

2) As a group, define the TEXT, CONTEXT, SUBTEXT of the artwork
3) How might this artwork be categorized within the genres of art we have covered in class so far? 
4) Answer: How does the art piece "work" (interpretation) on an audience?
5) Answer: How might the controversial reception of this artwork relate to challenge an audience perspective?
(20min  total for questions 2-5)]]> 2023-01-26 23:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458298838 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313062 https://news.artnet.com/art-world/hank-willis-thomas-martin-luther-king-jr-embrace-monument-boston-2242679]]> 2023-01-26 23:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313062 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313162 2023-01-26 23:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313162 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313268 2023-01-26 23:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313268 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313396 2023-01-26 23:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458313396 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458314180 https://www.boston.gov/news/embrace-unveiled-boston]]> 2023-01-26 23:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458314180 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458314335 2023-01-26 23:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458314335 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458314498 https://massdesigngroup.org/work/design/embrace-hank-willis-thomas]]> 2023-01-26 23:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458314498 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458315006 https://time.com/6249068/martin-luther-king-sculpture-hank-willis-thomas-interview/]]> 2023-01-26 23:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458315006 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318075 Text : It is located in the Boston commons, it is copper, there are 2 sets of hands holding each other, its made of 600+ pieces welded together, its 22ft tall, cost $10 million
Context : they are embracing each other, it is Martin Luther King jr and his wife Coretta Scott King, it is based off of a photo of them hugging after he won the Nobel peace prize (1964)
Subtext : It was created to show that there is love everywhere in the world according to Hank Thomas]]> 2023-01-26 23:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318075 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318456 2. Text: 22 feet tall, 40,000 lbs bronze sculpture. Made up of 2 pairs of hands, one pair female and one pair male. A male hand has a ring, and a female hand has a bracelet.

Context: This was modeled after Martin Luther King Jr and his wife Coretta Scott King. It was taken from a photo of them embracing after MLK had found out that he had won the noble peace prize. 

Subtext: Represents equality, unity, and the fight against racism. It's named The Embrace and shows an embrace, it sends a message of acceptance and love.

3. This would be considered conceptual art because a lot of its meaning and value as art is based on the background surrounding its creation. The photo being the inspiration brings a lot of meaning and importance to the peace. 

4. The audience interpretation has been mixed, and very politicized. Some viewers think of this as inspiration, an homage to MLK, with pictures showing viewers embracing each other. Others view it as a waste of money, and a white washing of king's legacy. ]]> 2023-01-26 23:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318456 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318715 2. Text: 2 story bronze monument in Boston. Monument depicts photo of MLK arms holding his wife.
Context:
Subtext: MLK embraces his wife based off photo. Monument depicts MLK's love for his wife

3. This piece would be categorized as conceptualism

4. Assumes the audience knows of the famous photo

5. 

]]> 2023-01-26 23:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318715 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318767 2. Text: Bronze MLK statue in Boston, MA , MLK and Coretta Scott King Embarrassing in a hug.
Context: This is a statue to memorialize Martin Luther King embracing his wife.
Subtext: It implies the unity that MLK brought to many lives, as well as showing the strength. It also shows emotions such as love and other feelings
3. We can see it as a conceptual piece of art.
4. The audience was split between many different views. some supporting the true meaning, and others taking it far from the true meaning.

]]> 2023-01-26 23:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458318767 https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458319780 This bronze sculpture art is the embrace of Martin Luther King and his wife. It is designed to arouse human love and intimate feelings, and also to let the audience consider the role of race and performance in art and media. This is a powerful visual expression of black body and love. It can produce a series of emotions and reactions according to the audience's experience and personal views.]]> 2023-01-26 23:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dsherman5/ya4nalqp3kk0/wish/2458319780