Twentieth Century African-American Artists; Post-modern Architecture

Please respond to one (1) of the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response:

• Choose two (2) of the following late 20th century African-American artists, and compare and contrast their art: Bearden, Lawrence, Basquiat, or Colescott. Describe specific elements of the works from the chosen artists that represent the multiplicity of the African-American experience. Identify one (1) of these works (or some other by an African American artist) that you would like in your workplace, and explain why.
• Choose one (1) example of architecture that you believe best exemplifies the characteristic post-modern style. Provide a rationale for your selection, and describe two (2) of the features of post-modern style that you find intriguing.

• Beginning in the 60’s, identity politics became a powerful force in American life. Choose one example of a positive result of this trend, using a specific example and compare that to a negative result, also using a specific example.
• We now have more women in Congress than we have ever had in our history. The MeToo movement has grown in power steadily, especially since the 2016 elections. Yet, women are still paid a fraction of what men are paid for exactly the same job. This is despite Federal laws prohibiting the practice. Using one example from any previous point in our course and one example from Chapters 39 and 40 to draw connections between the two women and their impact on where women’s issues are now.