Humanities Feminist

1. What makes Kara Walker a feminist artist? connect it to her installation. How does feminism inform the work of the three artists above? Can feminist art help inform social movements in the U.S. that aim to shatter the disparities that exist between men and women (such as pay inequality, representation in museums, sex, roles in the home/military/sports, etc)? Explain and provide an example.

2. Can performance art be socially impactful? What is Mirna attempting to discuss in her performance here? Explain your answer in detail. This is a critique, so work through the intent of the artist, your observation, and finally your judgment. Is Mirna feminist artist?

3. Critique Neshat’s video above.What is the message? this is a critique, so work through the intent of the artist, your observation, and finally your judgment. What makes Neshat a feminist artist