Final Exam

 1 . Why did you choose this film over the others? Be specific within your answer to this. 

- I chose the film Infamy because I’ve always been fascinated by street art and how it communicates powerful messages in public spaces. Graffiti, in particular, stands out to me as a raw and unfiltered form of expression that reflects real-life struggles, resistance, and identity. I was interested in learning more about the people behind the art and how their personal stories connect to the larger culture of graffiti. The film promised a deeper dive into this underground world, which felt more urgent and real than the traditional artist narratives explored in the other films.

2. Discuss the filmmaker's approach to documenting the artist(s) and their work. How does it compare to the other films you have watched this semester?

Infamy's filmmakers documented the artists and their work in a highly raw and realistic way. The movie depicts graffiti culture's harsh, fast-paced realities instead of adhering to a conventional, narrative structure. This stands in contrast to the more regimented, introspective tone of other movies we've seen this semester, which frequently center on the life narrative of an artist or the development of their work over time. Infamy emphasizes street art's rebellious energy and immediacy by feeling more urgent and emotionally charged.


3. Discuss the artist(s) work and approach to artmaking. 

-  The artists in Infamy view graffiti as an effective tool for cultural and personal expression, not just a kind of visual art. Passion, resistance, and a need to assert one's place in a society that frequently ignores or marginalizes one's voice are all deeply rooted in their work. Graffiti is a declaration of identity and survival for them. By rejecting the marketing of art and bringing creativity into public, frequently unlawful, settings, their method challenges established boundaries of artmaking.


4. Discuss the artist(s) major contribution to the artworld. 

Graffiti's perception has been greatly impacted by the artists in Infamy, who have elevated it from an isolated act of vandalism to a more widely accepted art form. They have preserved graffiti's rebellious origins while assisting in its adoption in galleries, advertising, and the general public. By doing this, they have not only expanded the definition of contemporary art but also brought attention to the importance of works that capture social commentary and urban realities.



5. Discuss the most meaningful learning experience in this course from this semester for you. 

- For me, this semester's most significant experience was learning more about how some artists have used creativity, risk-taking, and social influence to transform the art world. I became more aware of the extent to which these people have influenced what is currently regarded as modern or contemporary art after learning about their personal histories and hardships. It forced me to reconsider what constitutes "real" art and who has the authority to define it.


Part 2:

Select a film previously viewed in the semester to compare with your final exam film choice. Respone to the question below:

Compare and contrast a film watched earlier in the semester with your current selection, analyzing and discussing the common themes present in both works. Additionally, explore how the context of time and place intersects to alter the meaning and purpose of these themes within each film.

- Despite their apparent differences, Infamy and the movies on Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci have surprisingly strong thematic ties. Fundamentally, both investigate art as a medium for creativity, individual expression, societal criticism, and public involvement. Whether they are Renaissance masters or graffiti writers from the twenty-first century, each group of artists uses their imagination to question the existing quo and create a lasting cultural impact.

However, the context of time and place dramatically shapes the meaning and purpose behind their work. During the Renaissance, which saw a resurgence of interest in science, humanism, and classical values, Leonardo and Michelangelo produced artwork. Their art supported prevailing religious, political, or philosophical themes of the era and was frequently commissioned by influential benefactors like the church or nobility. For them, innovation meant pushing the limits of anatomy and technique within formal, established art systems.

The graffiti artists in Infamy, on the other hand, work in urban settings without official assistance and frequently do so in an anonymous and unlawful manner. A distinct form of public participation, one based on visibility, protest, and space reclamation, is reflected in their work. Their work frequently uses the city itself as both a canvas and an audience, addressing modern themes like identity, marginalization, and inequality.

Leonardo da Vinci | Biography, Art, Paintings, Mona Lisa, ...Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com › ... › Painting › Painters

Michelangelomichelangelo.orghttps://www.michelangelo.org

The History Of Graffiti90 Degrees Arthttps://90degrees.graffitiartistsforhire.com.au › insights

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