Question 1

Why did playwright Luis Valdez produce Zoot Suit?

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Luis Valdez produced Zoot Suit to call attention to police brutality against Latinos. The play is based on the Sleepy Lagoon murder case and the subsequent Zoot Suit riots that occurred in Los Angeles, which were examples of racism and discrimination towards Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in the US.

Question 2

As briefly yet clearly as possible,explain how chaos theory and the butterfly effect fits with the ideas of postmodernism.

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Question 3

Identify and describe three ways Yasumasa Morimura's Portrait (Twins)is designed to disturb the viewer.

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Question 4

What does David P.Bradley expose in his painting Indian Country Today?

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In his painting Indian Country Today, David P. Bradley exposes the commercialization of Native American traditions, as the painting shows Native Americans dressed in traditional clothing while participating in a powwow sponsor by a beer company.

Question 5

Referencing one poem and one novel discussed in the chapter,explain the "open interpretation" that characterizes postmodern literature.

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Question 6

Why did the makers of the film Flooded McDonald's build a replica of the fast-food restaurant at the bottom of a pool and then flood it?

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The purpose of the film Flooded McDonald's is to raise awareness about global warming. The recreation of a McDonald's restaurant flooded symbolizes the potential effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns.

Question 7

Identify and explain how works by two painters discussed in the chapter exemplify cultural misunderstandings.

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Question 8

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Question 9

Respond to the chapter's "Continuity and Change" ending question: "what is it about your world that you have come [by studying the humanities] to understand and appreciate more fully?" Be sure to reference specifics-both from the text and from your experience.

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Question 10

Define "green architecture," and explain how it fits with the concept of postmodern architecture.Then describe two examples-one from the book and one from your community.

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Question 11

Identify and explain how two video presentations discussed in the chapter fit with the characteristics of postmodernism.

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Question 12

Why do the Islamic women portrayed in Shirin Neshat's series of photographs Women of Allah wear the black chador?

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The women in Shirin Neshat's series of photographs Women of Allah wear the black chador to prevent them from becoming sexual objects. The chador covers the body, avoiding any form of objectification, which is a belief prevalent in Islamic culture.

Question 13

In Janine Antoni's Touch,what does the horizon line on which she appears to be walking represent?

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The horizon line symbolizes what is always in front of us, suggesting that we must keep moving forward in life. This is evident as Janine Antoni seems to be walking on the horizon line, creating a sense of progression and determination.

Question 14

As described in the chapter's "Continuity and Change" section,why was Olafu Eliason's The Weather Project initially criticized as being "mere" entertainment?

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Olafu Eliason's The Weather Project initially received criticism for being "mere" entertainment because of the huge number of visitors it attracted, suggesting that it was more of a spectacle rather than a serious and meaningful piece of art.

Question 15

Identify and explain two ways computers have changed the understanding and creation of architecture and visual art,supporting your response with descriptions of specific works covered in the chapter.

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Question 16

Explain at least two ways Santiago Calatrava's plans for the Port Authority Trans Hudson station is a fitting memorial to those who lost their lives on its proposed World Trade Center site.

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Question 17

Define Robert Venturi's point that postmodern architecture should represent a "difficult whole," and identify and describe two examples from the book of how this "difficult whole" is presented.

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Question 18

In Eleanor Antin's video art Minetta Lane-A Ghost Story,what does the ghost represent?

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Quiz 39: Without Boundaries: Multiple Meanings in a Postmodern World