Make art from something you've never seen. | David Brooks | The Art Assignment

The video explores artist David Brooks' work and influences, focusing on his installation 'Preserved Forest' and the concept of depicting unseen realities. It discusses the impact of imagery on perception, referencing Albert Durer's rhinoceros and William Beebe's deep-sea exploration. An art assignment challenges viewers to depict something they know exists but have never seen. The video concludes with a project on endangered mammals, highlighting the relationship between art and reality.

What does Dumbo stand for in the context of Brooklyn?

How does David Brooks relate his work to the natural environment?

How does the concept of desensitization relate to the perception of deforestation?

What does David Brooks mean by the 'disconnect' in perceiving the natural world?

What was the significance of Albert Durer's depiction of the rhinoceros?

What is the main idea behind the art assignment discussed?

In what ways does the assignment encourage students to think about their own experiences?