In this discussion, you will consider how bias and power structures influence the cultural significance of creative works.
Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful toward your peers and instructor in your initial and response discussion posts.
Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
For your initial post, address the following:
- Describe a creative work that has been subject to censorship or propaganda. This can be any type of work from any of the subject areas: visual arts, performing arts, or literary arts.
- In what cultural context was this work created?
- Consider aspects of the culture that surrounded the creator at the time and place of the work’s creation.
- Also consider the creator’s individual perspectives and cultural values.
- What power structures may have influenced the creative work by promoting or limiting access to the work?
- What is the cultural significance of the creative work?