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Jan 9, 2024
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Topic 1:
During the Black Arts Movement, there was a concerted effort by African American artists to
define and reflect a new "black aesthetic." In your opinion, were they successful? What
motivated them to use their art as a platform for political protest?
I think that African-Americans for the most part did succeed in establishing a new “black
aesthetic” during the Black Arts Movement.
The art created in this time challenged societal
norms while also reshaping the way one's true black identity is to be perceived and
celebrated.
New characteristics appeared in
poetry, music, visual arts, theater productions,
and other mediums that showed a visual contrast with new vibrant colors and vivid
shapes not seen elsewhere yet. This art was so significant because it held
both an
artistic value and a sociopolitical impact, proving its success to a certain point.
Artists during this period believed that their work should reflect realities of the efforts
made by their community, in turn they were able to use art as a platform for political protest.
The mix of unique artistic expression fused with political consciousness led to the growth of
more strong Black voices adding to social commentary. The use of art in politics opened a new
door for people that opposed the traditional, including more physical, vocal, or violent forms of
protest, which proved to not always be successful. So in all, I think the motivation to use art as a
platform was mostly due to it becoming an accessible outlet to support the cause or just voice
individual opinions.
Topic 2:
Many black artists (during and after the Black Arts Movement) created art that reflected the
African American experience. There was considerable debate about what constitutes "black art".
Why was this important?
In your response, consider the debates around defining "black art" and differentiating it from "art
created by black people".
I honestly cannot grasp the importance of this debate and why it is deemed to be such a
big conflict. I do think it is important to acknowledge art that aligns with African influences and
Western culture because these are the works that describe our people. As far as differentiating
between the opposing sides, I think any “art made by black people” is black art, although not all
black art is created by black people. I think of it in a “ a square can be a rectangle but not every
rectangle is a square" kind of way. So to me, the argument was based on this technicality and I
do not think all artwork with a visual representation of Blacks or African culture have to be
culturally significant or created by only Black people to be considered Black Art.
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