Art

(2008). Art History Guide. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from Art History Guide Web site: http://www.arthistoryguide.com/

This website give a list of all of the major art movements in history. From the 1960s, the most influential are: Hard-edge Painting, which is characterized by geometric shapes and straight edges; Op Art 1960s AD, uses patterns to create the optical illusion of movement; Pop Art 1960s AD, the compilation of mass-produce commodities in popular culture to create a fine art interpretation; and Minimal Art 1960s AD, which the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features. Also popular later on in the decade was psychedelic art which is characterized by bright patterns and "hippy" designs.

Donaldson-Evans, C. (2008, April, 18). Yale student insists abortion art project is real, despite university's claims of 'creative fiction'. Fox News, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351730,00.html

The Yale Abortion-Art project created a lot of controversy in April over what is art. The student, Aliza Shvarts, artificially inseminated herself and then performed self-induced abortions for a year. The blood soaked rags from the abortions were used to create an exhibit. This article continues the the quest for what is art and what is bad taste.

(2007). David LaChapelle. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from David LaChapelle Web site: http://www.davidlachapelle.com/home.html

David LaChapelle has become one of the most sought after photographers. His art has been published into four books featuring numerous celebrities. Along with being a photographer, LaChapelle has directed a documentary, "Rize", directed music videos for Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Avril Lavigne. He has also shot advertisements for companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nokia, L'Oreal, and Burger King. LaChapelle’s work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic. His use of celebrities exaggerates aspects of their personalities and their personal lives.