How Are Questions of Identity and Difference Explored in the Art

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Essay

How are questions of identity and difference explored in the art of Jacob Lawrence and Diego Rivera?

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Definitions:

Noise

Unwanted or disturbing sound that interferes with or diminishes clarity of auditory signals.

Eye Blink

A rapid closing and opening of the eyelid which is a reflex reaction to protect the eye from foreign bodies or bright lights and to lubricate the eyeball.

Unconditioned Reflex

An automatic response to a specific stimulus that does not require prior learning or conditioning to occur.

Stimulus

Any object, event, or environmental condition that can provoke a physiological or psychological response.