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In literary studies, resistance literature is one subfield in which to study literary output that may be understood as a socio-political activity to resist dominant ideologies. [15] Resistance literature can be used to resist gender-based oppression, or to demonstrate difficulties in liberation struggles or writing in exile.
Protest art about the value of protest by Martin Firrell, UK, 2019 Free Speech Flag containing the AACS keys. An example protesting California Proposition 8.. Protest art is the creative works produced by activists and social movements.
The recitation of powerful, pithy poetry is a popular art form at American protests and political rallies. [5] From the civil rights , women’s liberation , gay rights , and Puerto Rican Independence movements to Black Lives Matter , poetry is used to build emotional unity in crowds and draw media attention. [ 6 ]
Taking center stage at the memorial service for George Floyd, this mural by a group of Minnesota artists is one of the many pieces of art to come out of the movement for racial justice.
When activists use art as a canvas, does everyone understand the message they hope to send? Protest is everywhere. But climate activists have the monopoly on art — for now
Local artists protest against the war in Gaza outside of Art Basel Miami Beach. Monica Uszerowicz, a local arts writer, artist and protest organizer, said the art world should reckon with its ...
The Decay of Lying – An Observation" is an essay by Oscar Wilde, included in his collection of essays titled Intentions, published in 1891. This version of the essay is significantly revised from the article that first appeared in the January 1889 issue of The Nineteenth Century .
"The Revolutionary Theatre" is a 1965 essay by Baraka that was an important contribution to the Black Arts Movement, discussing the need for change through literature and theater arts. He says: "We will scream and cry, murder, run through the streets in agony, if it means some soul will be moved, moved to actual life understanding of what the ...