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HUM 112 WEEK 9 DISCUSSION "Government and the Arts; Abstract Expressionism and Music" Please respond to one (1) of the following,using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: • “Scribbling or doodling to coax the mind to release its sub-, pre-, or unconscious elements; reflecting on these improvisations to see what kinds of structures they suggest; and ordering all the elements into a composition that takes into consideration these structures and builds on them” (Hobbs, 300). Robert Motherwell Hobbs, Robert C. “Early Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism.” Art Journal 45.4 (1985): 299-302. JSTOR.Web. 06 Apr. 2011. . • State whether you agree or disagree with the perception of Abstract Expressionism as exemplifying individualism and freedom. Explain the reasons for your views. Compare and contrast one (1) example of Abstract Expressionist visual art to John Cage’s musical compositions. After reviewing the pages and Websites below, explain how an abstract expressionist artist might respond to the assertion "my kid could paint that". Explain your position on that assertion. Explore: Government and the Arts • Chapter 37 (pp. 1228-1232), Federal support for the arts • Government helping the arts in hard times at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/1934-Picturing-Hard-Times.html and http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/powerprose/wpa/ Abstract Expressionism and Music • Chapter 38 (pp. 1255-1263, and 1268-9), Abstract Expressionism • Chapter 38 (pp. 1266-1269), Music of Chance; review the Week 9 “Music Folder” • John Cage, listen and see – "Dream" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fhc3Tbnhsc • John Cage, listen and see -- “4’33’" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY7UK-6aaNA&list=PL223147EC2385356B&index=3 • "My Kid Could Draw That" views: http://www.theamericanconservative.com/my-kid-could-draw-that/; andhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/28/study-examines-difference_n_841268.html Human Resource Management Assignment Help, Human Resource Management Homework help, Human Resource Management Study Help, Human Resource Management Course Help