Giant whipped cream sculpture unveiled in Trafalgar Square

Giant whipped cream sculpture unveiled in Trafalgar Square

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Social Studies

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The video discusses the creation of a steel structure coated in polystyrene and glaze, highlighting the collaborative effort with fabricators. Conceived in late 2016, the project reflects on the political climate of the time, including Brexit and the U.S. elections. The artist, a Londoner, connects the work to Trafalgar Square, a site known for protests and celebrations, aiming to address its political and social contexts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials were used in the construction of the steel structure?

Plastic and rubber

Wood and glass

Steel and polystyrene

Concrete and metal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political events in 2016 influenced the creator's thoughts?

The US-China trade war

Brexit and Trump's election

The Paris Agreement

The Syrian Civil War

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the creator's primary experience of Trafalgar Square?

As a business district

As a place for shopping

As a tourist attraction

As a site for walking, festivals, and protests

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the creator's intention in addressing the context of Trafalgar Square?

To promote tourism

To highlight its political significance

To encourage commercial activities

To improve its infrastructure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the creator view the political context of Trafalgar Square?

As a historical monument

As a site for entertainment

As a loaded political site for standing up against the state

As a neutral space