CLEAN : Provocateur Ai Weiwei taunts US with activist piece

CLEAN : Provocateur Ai Weiwei taunts US with activist piece

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Interactive Video

Architecture, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses an artist known for his radical projects and his experiences with freedom of expression. Detained in China, he emphasizes the importance of free speech, having benefited from it in Germany and America. His art, including wallpaper with hidden symbols like the Twitter logo and surveillance cameras, serves as a cautionary tale about social media freedoms. The artist also identifies emotionally with others who share similar experiences.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced by the artist in his home country?

Lack of artistic inspiration

Criticism from peers

Inability to leave the country

Financial difficulties

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the wallpaper in America symbolize upon closer inspection?

A celebration of cultural diversity

A warning about social media and technology

An appreciation of natural beauty

A tribute to historical events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which symbol is NOT mentioned as part of the wallpaper's deeper themes?

Twitter bird logo

Surveillance cameras

Freedom of speech

Architectural designs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the artist relate to others with similar experiences?

Through financial support

Via collaborative projects

By emotional identification

Through direct communication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the artist's emotional connection with others?

Similar financial backgrounds

Identical cultural heritage

Common emotional experiences

Shared artistic techniques