After finishing the film about Ai Wei Wei that we started on Tuesday, we'll watch this shorter Art 21 segment featuring Ai Wei Wei, http://www.art21.org/artists/ai-weiwei, and answer the below questions:
AI WEI WEI--ART 21
1) Describe the types of imagery and symbols with which Ai works. Why do you think he chooses these images and symbols?
2) How does Ai view his role as an artist? How do his assistants view his role?
3) Which works in this segment would you describe as political? Discuss your reasons.
4) At the beginning of the segment, New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg refers to Ai as a public citizen. Is there a difference between being an artist and being a public citizen? Do you agree with Mayor Bloomberg's comment? Why, or why not?
5) How does Ai serve as a teacher and a political activist through his artistic practice? In what way does Ai's artistic practice serve as a platform for activism and education?
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