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Art21: 21st century art
1. What is contemporary art?
2. As artists continue to explore _____ ____________ and ________, the work they create encourages
__________ thinking and visual literacy in an increasingly _____-___________ society.
Answer the following questions from the Art21 video theme: CHANGE.
Before Viewing
3. Can artists provoke change or transform our way of thinking? How?
Ai Weiwei born 1957, Beijing, China
Write down at least 3 facts, ideas or opinions you learned or discovered about Ai Weiwei below:
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El Anatsui born 1944, Anyanko, Ghana

2. Write down at least 3 facts, ideas or opinions you learned or discovered about El Anatsui below:
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Catherine Opie born 1961, Sandusky, Ohio
Write down at least 3 facts, ideas or opinions you learned or discovered about Catherine Opie below:
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After Viewing: How does collaboration with others affect each artist in this episode? How might
working alone change an artist's work?