ANT208H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Favela, Takers, Neo-Expressionism
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Generally characterized by the fact that it can be made by anybody to portray any message. Idea of anonymity; exists but no authorship which is very important to art. Brazilian favelas: explosion of graffiti art in the slums of rio. Favelas often built on sides of hills could be made of tin, old railway cars (slapped together shanti town). 6% of brazilian population (11. 4million) are living in favelas. Very crowded, crime ridden, gang violence, so rough that even police afraid to go in. Brazil is doing a good job at reducing the poverty and favela problem. Small part due to activism of church (liberation and theology directing. Acme-favela ppg one of the artists who does art in these undesirable locations that"s esthetically pleasing and eye catching usually with a specific message (political or social commentary through art-activist art: trying to change something) Strong part in urbanization from rural to cities everywhere. City cant accommodate all the people entering the town.
