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Discussion #3 Destroying History
There are five videos here. All rather short, but powerful messages. Please take some time to watch each one and then answer the prompts.
I know this topic is a touchy subject right now, but one that deserves critical conversations. Destruction of civilizations has been going on since the beginning of time, so it is nothing “new”, but it is a very contemporary and timely topic to discuss in art and historical context.
Watch the video (Trailer)
Watch the video
Watch the video
Erasing Memory: The Cultural Destruction of Iraq
Watch the video
Can Art Amend History? (Titus Kaphar’s TED Talk)
Watch the video
Cash Crop Exhibit by Stephen Hayes
PROMPTS
After watching the videos answer the following questions:
1-What is your initial reaction to the destruction of historical artifacts, whether you agree with their purpose or not? Explain.
2-Do you think the destruction of such artifacts should be a topic of concern during war times? Explain.
3-Under the current climate of the United States, without getting too political, what do you think should be done with our historical artifacts (i.e. statues, monuments, etc)? Explain.