I’m working on a literature discussion question and need an explanation to help me learn.1.How did the mechanical reproduction of art, as Walter Benjamin defines it, affect the Dada artists? The essay, the Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction is in last week’s class module; please re-read it in the context of Dada if necessary.
There is also a summary of the essay in last week’s class’ readings to help you organize your thoughts about the piece.Also consider Benjamin’s ideas about reproduction in regards to the internet and the proliferation of images that we encounter everyday through our interactions with it. Also consider the internet itself as an expression of Dada-like ideas.
Please answer in 350 words or more.2After reading Breton’s Manifesto, in your own words explain how he defines Surrealism. Give a specific artwork as an example and explain how it applies. (350 words)3.Explain how Magritte addresses semiotics. Are there any other works that you would compare this to in terms of impact? (300 words)4. Harold Rosenberg’s essay on Abstract Expressionism presented the idea of Action Painting.
Explain how this differed from the approach to Surrealism and other movements before. Use examples. 300 Words5.What does Annabell Shark explain about the political usage of Abstract Expressionism in the 1950’s. How would you explain the connection between this style of making art and the American image of the 50’s. 300 words.
Requirements: Answer each question
