ARTISTS IN VIETNAM

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American Artist during Vietnam

By: Traci, Shaun, Dan

 

Introduction       Questions      Resources       Big Question

INTRODUCTION

 

Vietnam had a profound affect on many people. One group being the artists of both sides. In our scavenger hunt we will find clues and information about how American artists were affected during the war. On our hunt we will take you on an adventurous trip. Many websites will be given to you to help you find the answerers to the questions that will answer the BIG question! We will learn about how artists were affected and how they expressed their thoughts and feelings in their work. Lets Begin!!! Good luck!

  

  

QUESTIONS

 

  1. What were Khanh Truong thoughts on Vietnam and why?
  2. What influenced Broderick after he left the Marine Corp?
  3. What three sudden transitions does Morley express in his art that gives the art its extraordinary directness?
  4. How was Pollock, who was a draftee of the war, affected in the way he chose to portray the Vietnam War in his artwork?
  5. Did Pollock’s’ work undergo any changes because of his combat artist experience?
  6. What remarkable memorabilia did Lee Teter paint in honor of the 172nd Chapter of the Vietnam War?
  7. The images taken by Paul Owen were taken where? While he was on point for what?
  8. What inspired some soldiers to become artists in Vietnam?
  9. What did Clark do after his discharge from the army before he began exhibiting his art in 1978?
  10. What did John W Kearney do for his protest during the Vietnam war?

 

 

 

RESOURCES

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/vietnam/reflect/truong.html

http://www.vva.org/TheVeteran/1999_11/chicago.htm

http://www.iw.net/~jpollock/polqa/qa011strope.html

http://www.vietnamreflections.com/print.html

http://grunt.space.swri.edu/artsofwar/paulowen.htm

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1032779

http://www.anatomicallycorrect.org/stars&stripes.htm

  

 

BIG QUESTION

 

How were American Artists affected during Vietnam War??