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:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, spatial navigation, and emotional regulation.

Thalamus

The brain's main relay station for sensory signals, excluding smell, filtering information to the cerebral cortex for further processing and interpretation.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain, involved in regulating vital body functions.

Hypothalamus

A small, crucial part of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for hormonal control and regulation of essential bodily functions like temperature, hunger, and thirst.