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 Copy/ paste the links in the bottom in bullet points, then read/watch them to answer all of the questions:  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/slavery-capitalism.htmlhttps://vimeo.com/50174695https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-alabama-women-made-quilts-modern-arthttps://www.arts.gov/art-works/2015/quilts-gees-bend-slideshowhttps://eagleonline.hccs.edu/courses/170471/assignments/3394555?module_item_id=9975948 1.  Research on one modern art.  What are the hallmarks of modern art?  Who are some of its major artists?  What works of modern art remind you of the quilts of Gee’s Bend (second link in bullet point ) 2. Research on one modern art. Post a link to an article that you found informative.A)  What makes this article informative/interesting? B)  How would you cite it? 3.  Here’s a quote from “The Alabama Women Who Made Their Quilts a Part of Modern Art”:”As with some other arts, however, quilt-making has traditionally struggled for recognition as a fine art. Like weaving and embroidery, quilting is often seen as merely a craft, or ‘women’s work (Links to an external site.),’ as opposed to painting and sculpting, which were traditionally considered more manly, high-art forms.  In terms of art world acceptance, the women of Gee’s Bend had an added disadvantage: their blackness.” Using one or more of the Gee’s Bend quilts as an example, make a case for the Gee’s Bend quilts to be universally accepted as fine art.  4.  In the new era of COVID-19, the concept of sustainability is moving from lip service to necessity.  Americans are faced with having to live in a more sustainable fashion, throwing away less and reusing more.  Consider the following: A)  How are the quilts of Gee’s Bend models of sustainability? B)  Referring back to Desmond’s article, in what ways can reusing clothing, sheets, and other fabrics be considered anti-capitalist? C)  Which of the Gee’s Bend quilters best displays sustainable habits?  How so?  5.  Provide a direct quote from one of the quilters in The Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend documentary.  Explain what this quote means and why it is significant to you.       Arts & Humanities English ENGI 1302

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