find an artwork or an artist whose artwork considers the current pandemic we are facing. (100 to 200 words)
Art and Mass Culture
This is a class in which we survey the history of Western art to chronicle the development of our mass media society.
Briefly discuss the content and iconography of the artwork.
Remember, content refers to the meaning of the artwork.
Think about why the work is relevant to our current situation.
Iconography means the symbolism in the artwork. For instance, something in the artwork may refer to the Covid-19 virus, or to people who have died in the pandemic.
Include a website so that I can locate the work.
Please select work from a reputable art website like a museum or gallery or the artist’s website.
How do you know the site is accurate, educational and accessible?
What is your emotional reaction to the work or why did you select this artwork?
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Sample search terms
Once you reach an art site try: Covid-19, pandemic, quarantine, home, stay at home, coronavirus, face mask etc.
Sites to consider
You may search any reputable art site that you would like but here are some suggestions:
https://www.hauserwirth.com/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.artnexus.com/en (Links to an external site.)
https://www.moca.org/ (Links to an external site.)
https://18thstreet.org/ (Links to an external site.)
http://www.rosegallery.net/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.bjp-online.com (Links to an external site.)
https://www.thebroad.org (Links to an external site.)
https://www.lacma.org (Links to an external site.)
https://www.getty.edu (Links to an external site.)
https://www.foam.org/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.collegeart.org (Links to an external site.)
https://gagosian.com (Links to an external site.)
What is iconography?
For iconography, describe/discuss the system of symbols in the artwork. Describe/discuss the symbols in the artwork, what their meaning is, what ideas they refer to, and how their meaning is culturally determined.
Symbol: image or element that stands for or represents some other entity or concept.