Students in art class posted comments to the blog today in class.
11
Dec
Greek Vase
The Chinese Cultural Revolution has had strong and lasting impact on the Chinese people. Mao Zedong (1893-1976) and the Chinese Communist Party organized students into fighting groups called the Red Guards. Their purpose was to overturn society by attacking symbols of authority such as teachers, books, religious beliefs, and traditional customs. They also wanted to promote complete loyalty to Mao and his ideas. 
Advance Victoriously while Following Chairman Mao's Revolutionary Line in Literature and the Arts, ca. 1968
The art of the cultural revolution was severely limited to propaganda. The only pictures allowed taught people that Mao and his ways were superior to all others. Notice in this poster that everyone seems happy, young, clean and healthy. What do you think of this poster?
Are all posters propaganda? (Propaganda is a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position. As opposed toimpartially providing information, propaganda in its most basic sense, presents information primarily to influence an audience.- wikipedia)
Tyree Guyton with his art project
Large, plywood cut-outs of shoe shapes were painted and nailed to a tree trunk. This is reminiscent of the Heidelberg Project in Inner-city Detroit. Click on the image to learn more about Tyree Guyton
17
Nov
WMU Student Sculpture
WMU students looked at the work of Tyree Guyton and then made this sculpture. Notice the pile of painted shoes under the trunk. Tyree Guyton Tree
Welcome to your art blog! Here is your chance to speak your mind about an art piece we will show on the blog site. It is simple. Write your ideas, submit, and if they are school appropriate, you will find them the next day on our site. Write often and check to see what others are saying about your comment. Submit images as well, if they apply to our topic! Go for it! This is your place to be heard.
