ILLU-2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Michael Ray Charles, Abstract Expressionism, Quiet Revolution
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What happens if no one steps forward. Fundamental concepts that inequity is socially produced, not natural . Into the 19th century, rich dominating poor, men dominating women, caucasians > everyone eels = all biologically determined. Battle of who has control over the media. Civil rights: africa american, women, gay, lesbians. Leftist politics: marxists, anti- war in vietnam, quiet revolution. French people were treated with slurs: arts, environment, lifestyle and subcultures. Attempted to show art in a more personal level. Drugs escaped labs, and became hippies posessions. Michael ray charles: work focuses on black stereotypes, satirical paintings called forever free. Illustrators had the power to set standard of beauty. Michael portrayed aunt jermaine as rosie the riveter. Would be beneficial to show art process. Needs to start with capitalism, economic system= private ownerships. Work destroyed workers in 19th century: labour alienated people, made stuff they couldn"t afford to buy, irony.
