RJA 2a: A couple of topics I am interested in are...
- Art vs. Pornography
- Art vs. Propaganda
(Most likely the second one)
RJA 2b: I have choosen the topic of art vs. propaganda. Reason being is that propaganda and art hugely debated topics. Not to mention that the political uses of art are widely disputed. I also find the history between the two very interesting. I wish to find a proper side amongst the two of them.
The topic art vs. propaganda is quite a difficult topic. Which is why I find it quite enjoyable. Art by definition is "skilled workmanship, execution, or agency, as distinguished from nature". While propaganda is "the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person". Aside from that I aslo know political uses of art are widely diputed. Also that many people think that art should not take a political stand point.
What I do not know is as to why many people think there is no such thing as political-art. Also wh causes people to, in short, freak out when art takes a politcal stand. I wish to aslo learn one influences the other. Wether it be good or bad.
RJA 2c: http://delicious.com/ecollazo321
