Module 8 Art Assignment

11/15/21, 10:15 AM Picasso Baby

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Picasso Baby

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The chapter in the textbook called Postmodernity and Global Cultures, describes contemporary art as..." [speaking] to the dramatic social, political and technological changes of the last 50 years, and it questions many of society’s values and assumptions—a tendency of postmodernism, a concept sometimes used to describe contemporary art. What makes today’s art especially challenging is that, like the world around us, it has become more diverse and cannot be easily defined through a list of visual characteristics, artistic themes or cultural concerns."

Instructions: 1. Watch the video of a performance between Jay-Z and Marina Abramović called Picasso Baby

(https://www.universal-music.de/jayz/videos/picasso-baby-a-performance-art-film-326307) (10mins - contains explicit language). Listen carefully to Jay-Z at the beginning of the video where he discusses his thoughts about the project.

2. In a paragraph (5-6 sentences), describe one way this performance might reflect the nature of postmodern or contemporary art. Refer to the various characteristics of postmodern art outlined in the chapter Postmodernity and Global Cultures (https://coastdistrict.instructure.com/courses/86967/files/11350534/download?download_frd=1) .

11/15/21, 10:15 AM Picasso Baby

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Total Points: 30

Criteria Ratings Pts

15 pts

10 pts

5 pts

Response draws connection between the performance and postmodern art

15 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

Refer to at least one characteristic of Postmodernism from the chapter.

10 pts Full Marks

0 pts No Marks

 Explain the theme, historical purpose or context of the art threshold: 3.0 pts

5 pts Exceeds Expectations

3 pts Meets Expectations

0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations

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