discussion 7
Based on Ch. 16 from, “Where Does Art Come From?” answer the question from the chapter title, ‘Can We Live Together.’ Use examples from the text. (More or less summarize the chapter in your own words but base the answer on your own opinion)
After viewing ‘Friends and Strangers’ last week, how important do you believe human connections are? Do you believe they are relative to creative expression and social identity? Explain.
Is cooking an art and does food allow for human connection? Explain.
Was there a specific recipe from Pinedo or Russell that resonated with you? Why do you believe you were drawn to this specific recipe?
Why do you believe both women are pioneers of the culinary world? Consider the dates of publications and the zeitgeist. (Mood of the era) If you do not, why?
Create a recipe that is representative of who you are. You can use a family recipe that spans generationally or you can create something new totally unique to you. Share your recipe and write a few sentences on its importance.
Example 1
the question “Can We Live Together” is a difficult one, in chapter 16 it stated, “Our minds usually thrive when we are in the company of people we know and who make us comfortable. If we dont feel comfortable, stress can develop. Oftentimes, comfort derives from
familiarity, similarity, and shared experiences”. I feel this is an answer to the question “Can We Live Together”. to me human connections are important. if i spend a lot of time alone i find myself bored, sad or feeling lonely. i’m not an outgoing or big people person but to me hanging out with friends or going out every once in a while is important. i can’t imagine not having any human connections or interacting with people at all. i think cooking is an art, as it is called culinary arts. cooking is different all around the world as there are different styles of cooking and different cultures. cooking allows for the chef to be creative and create a dish that is flavorful and maybe even as pretty as it taste. cooking gives people something to talk about, share ideas, recipes, cultures, etc. one specific recipe that my family uses is an icon recipe. to me it is special because my mom baked a lot when i was growing up, so when i started to have an interest in baking i got to learn and use this same exact recipe.
Example 2
In my reading, we can live together. In the reading, from my understanding, the way we can live together is if we accept each other. In the reading, it says it can be done and was done before. from what I gathered is that its an effort made by everyone.
I do believe that they are important to expression based on the fact that someone finds inspiration to create a work of art just by the style of something or what someone had on. I believe they are related to social identity. You can identify someone by the people they choose to hang out with.
I feel as if cooking is an art. Yes, it does allow for human connection. I feel as if food can bring out happiness. Well-made meals open the door for conversation. As for me every time I am waiting for my food and get it at a restaurant I’m always anxious to see if it will taste as good as it looks.
I would say a m a bowl of Albondiags. It’s a Mexican meatball soup, With veggies such as carrots, potatoes, green beans, and corn. I serve with warm tortillas of choice and some chips.
Discussion 8
What is the importance of Osorio’s installation title En la barbería no se llora (No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop)?
Explain the representation of Edwards’ ‘Some Bright Morning.’
Why do you think Rosler parodied a cooking show?
Do you believe assimilation is a good or bad thing? Reference Boarding School Portraits of Tom Torlino.
Compare and contrast Ch. 1 and Ch. 19 from American Encounters: Art, History, and Cultural Identity in 200 or more words. (Think about the era and the type of work presented)
Example 1
I think the importance of Osorio’s “No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop” is to challenge masculinity. He incorporates many things into his installation that could make machistas, homophobes, or men with fragile masculinity uncomfortable such as naked male bodies and hands printed onto the barber chairs that men would sit on, and screens showing men of all ages crying right in front of the mirror so where men would usually look at their own reflection they instead see other men or boys crying which is something many men are told not to do as children.
2. “Some Bright Morning” is representative of brutality towards African Americans. Specifically, the lynchings of African American men, women, and children.
3. I think Rosler parodied a cooking show to challenge gender roles and to show that not all women are predisposed to be cooking in the kitchen.
4. This is a hard question because I feel like in order to survive and later thrive, a person does have to assimilate to some degree but I think it’s a bad thing to be stripped of or to change your culture, roots, language, clothes, etc. to fit in.
5. The type of work presented in chapter one is very symbolic and representative of the culture and life of the people in that era. It’s a form of storytelling and documenting history to pass on down to other generations, which could also be said about the work in chapter nineteen, but the work in chapter one does not seem like it goes very far beyond that. The work in chapter 19 seems like it has more depth as in they have deeper meanings whether they’re political, sentimental, or just challenging the norms and exploring new territory. It feels like the work in chapter 19 just gives the viewer more to ponder or analyze. Globalization is also a big factor in the difference between the work in chapter 1 and chapter 19. Where art is very different in chapter 1 depending on geographical location and culture, art has become globalized and it has become difficult to isolate American art since globally we are all experiencing many of the same things such as digital communication, marketing, climate change, and consumption to name a few.
Example 2
The title “No Crying Allowed in the Barbershop” signifies how important it is to uphold masculinity, even when someone’s hurting inside.
In “Some Bright Morning,” the author talks about the type of violence people go through. For example, African American farm workers would receive threats from hostile white locals while fighting for their rights.
I believe Rosler produced a cooking show to show other women that they can do it toothat they can follow their dreams like she did. Sexism was present in her daily life, so she wanted to prove that women could achieve anything if they put their minds to it.
Assimilation can be a beneficial thing. For instance, if a person visits a foreign country, it could be seen as respectful to learn about the diverse culture.
In both the past and present (Chapters 1 and 19), Native Americans incorporated ideas and materials through networks of long-distance trade. Their trade routes were across deserts, rivers, and mountains while carrying goods, raw materials, and new ideas like religious, artistic, and political ones. In the 1870s, many people believed women were weak in comparison to men. In the 1980s, women were taking matters into their own hands and demanding rights. People worked to analyze and expose stereotypes of gender polarity.
