Controversial Art and Censorship

Although controversial art is not a topic exclusive to the 20th and 21st centuries, the distribution of information
regarding controversial art has increased with the proliferation of media. Choose an example of a controversial
work of art from the 20th or 21st centuries from any discipline of the humanities (music, literature, sculpture,
film, television, etc.). Then, address the following:
Identify the work and the medium.
Based on your example, to what extent does this work of controversial art make a social contribution?
What aesthetic value does the work have? How does it reflect the human condition? How does it relate to your
life?
Has this work ever been censored? If so, explain the circumstances.
Are governments ever justified in censoring art? Why or why not?
Examine some of the influences of this work of art.
Argue whether or not this work should be considered art. Explain why using terms learned in this course.
Include an accompanying statement from the artist(s) and a statement from a critic to support your points.