Many of the Postmodern Artworks in This Chapter Deal with Issues

question 60

Essay

Many of the Postmodern artworks in this Chapter deal with issues of identity.Choose one example from this Chapter,perhaps an artwork by Xenobia Bailey,Jolene Rickard,or Shirin Neshat.Begin by briefly describing the appearance and content of your chosen work.Next,give a definition of Postmodernism and list some of its characteristics.Discuss the connection between the personal experience of the artist as seen in the artwork and the movement of Postmodernism.In what ways does the movement allow for explorations of this kind?

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Definitions:

Commercial Bribery

The act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.

Public Official

A person holding a position of authority or service in a government or public service organization.

Foreign Official

An individual who holds a position of authority in a government or government agency outside of one's own country.

Forgery

The fraudulent making or altering of any writing in a way that changes the legal rights and liabilities of another.