Why Is Everyone So Mad About Public Art: Crash Course Art History #16
video description
Date: 2024-08-17
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 6
Caterfree10
I mean, the public art people are upset at typically are of people who were absolute monsters, like slave owners. And yes, context matters for those. We do need to learn about them, but it needs to be in history books and museums, not in the form of statues since those tend to be understood as a way of elevating someone as important.
Like, idk, I understand not wanting to destroy history. But that’s not what’s happening when monuments to slavers and racists are removed from the public. The history still happened, but it needs to be properly taught.
reply
I mean, the public art people are upset at typically are of people who were absolute monsters, like slave owners. And yes, context matters for those. We do need to learn about them, but it needs to be in history books and museums, not in the form of statues since those tend to be understood as a way of elevating someone as important.
Like, idk, I understand not wanting to destroy history. But that’s not what’s happening when monuments to slavers and racists are removed from the public. The history still happened, but it needs to be properly taught.
reply
heatherwanderer777
I don't share a family history with the people who are hurt by the southern public art nor do I share a family history with those who want to preserve those statues, but having something haunting disturbing to one group of people displayed on land that belongs to ALL the people doesn't fit the concept of a united land, I believe it's time to have a mature and open conversation about alternative ways to preserve the history without harming the people.
reply
I don't share a family history with the people who are hurt by the southern public art nor do I share a family history with those who want to preserve those statues, but having something haunting disturbing to one group of people displayed on land that belongs to ALL the people doesn't fit the concept of a united land, I believe it's time to have a mature and open conversation about alternative ways to preserve the history without harming the people.
reply
anne12876
Where I live, at least 1% of the total budget for the construction of new public buildings or spaces need to be dedicated to public art.
Only a tiny fraction of more than 1, 000 pieces are dedicated to remember dead people. Most of the pieces are abstract subject matter and a good portion doesn’t have a clear subject. They are just there to make the space more pleasant and introduce art in our daily lives.
reply
Where I live, at least 1% of the total budget for the construction of new public buildings or spaces need to be dedicated to public art.
Only a tiny fraction of more than 1, 000 pieces are dedicated to remember dead people. Most of the pieces are abstract subject matter and a good portion doesn’t have a clear subject. They are just there to make the space more pleasant and introduce art in our daily lives.
reply
zacharybarkey5711
good stuff! I am generally on the side of recontextualizing public art with modern lenses. I don't think destroying historic monuments helps anyone, but we shouldn't allow old problematic ideas be maintained with excuse of preserving history. Contextualize the history so we can continue to grow without erasing the past.
reply
good stuff! I am generally on the side of recontextualizing public art with modern lenses. I don't think destroying historic monuments helps anyone, but we shouldn't allow old problematic ideas be maintained with excuse of preserving history. Contextualize the history so we can continue to grow without erasing the past.
reply
ricardopickman
We've been moving statues the whole time, it's not a new thing. Every time a king died and a new one came, he used to change all the statues of his palace. Fun fact, he kept the old statues in a depot, maybe waiting for a new king to come. A good example of recycling. ;-)
reply
We've been moving statues the whole time, it's not a new thing. Every time a king died and a new one came, he used to change all the statues of his palace. Fun fact, he kept the old statues in a depot, maybe waiting for a new king to come. A good example of recycling. ;-)
reply
curiousworld7912
I think putting these Confederate statues in museums is the best solution. Learning about even the ugliest parts of one's country's history is important, and giving context to these works helps educate all of us, and to acknowledge wrongs done to minority groups.
reply
I think putting these Confederate statues in museums is the best solution. Learning about even the ugliest parts of one's country's history is important, and giving context to these works helps educate all of us, and to acknowledge wrongs done to minority groups.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
