While watching the video, answer the following:
- List all the references to popular culture that you recognize in Koons' work
- List the steps to Koons uses to create one of his paintings
- What kind of technologies does Koons use in his work?
Essay Question:
Koons speaks about his desire for communication and interaction. How does his choice of media, materials, and subjects relate to his desire to communicate through his work? ( 250 word minimum)
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Paul McCarthy
While watching the video, answer the following:
- List your reactions to McCarthy's work, how did they make you feel?
- What is the difference between making entertainment and making art, according to the artist?
- List the materials, tools, and approaches used by McCarthy to create his artwork.
Essay Question:
McCarthy says that his work seems to be about tearing down and opening up conversation. How does he do this? What are the conversations to which he refers? (Minimum 250 words)
