DERIVING MEANING
Respond to the following questions using information presented in provide articles, and your own experience. Short answer should consist of at least 3 substantive and substantial paragraphs (each paragraph should consist of at least 5 meaningful sentences).
Read provided articles about where the inspiration for the Statue of Liberty came from and how America gradually altered the intent of the Statue of Liberty, with the addition of Emma Lazarus’s famous poem. As you read the article, notice how cultural influences, and adding a new work of art (the poem) changed the meaning of the original artwork.
Was the Inspiration for the Statue of Liberty a Muslim Woman? (Links to an external site.)
Article: How Did the Statue of Liberty Come to Symbolize Immigration? (Links to an external site.)
Having read the articles presented in this module, reflect on how discussion of intent and the changes to it affect your interpretation or understanding of the Statue of Liberty.
Think about the main work of art you have chosen in Week 2 for your Worksheet Topic Proposal. Which artwork did you choose? Pose one question about the intent of the creator of your chosen work of art. In one sentence, explain one approach that you may take to find the answer to that question.
Is it possible to truly derive meaning from a work of art without considering artist’s intention and reading about it?
Short Answer has to be numbered.
Short Answer has to be submitted in word or pdf format only.
You can earn 10 points for this assignment.
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/inspiration-for-statue-of-liberty-muslim-woman
https://www.thoughtco.com/statue-of-liberty-symbolize-immigration-1774050