Discuss the Relationship of Art and the Attack on the World

question 40

Essay

Discuss the relationship of art and the attack on the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. How did the institutions-galleries, museums, and others-come to a decision about why art might be useful as a means of bridging the cultural "gap" left by the attack? What was the result of their effort? What could have been done differently and why?

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Definitions:

Liberals

Individuals or political groups advocating for policies that emphasize individual rights, democracy, and equality, often supporting progressive reforms.

Second Gilded Age

Refers to a period characterized by significant economic growth, wealth concentration, and political influence of businesses, drawing parallels with the original Gilded Age of the late 19th century.

ERA

Stands for Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.

Equal Rights Amendment

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.