The Whole Ball of Wax Reaction
The article written by Jerry Salz brings up many interesting points and several conflicting views of various individuals. From the start of the reading, I resonated with the ideas of art's transformative powers and the emphasis on the experience of art. I was reminded of my time spent at the Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany. The article notes how art does not have the power to stop global warming or halt Holocaust deniers, but I believe that art does have the ability to educate, and this is one of the most powerful mechanisms to start change. The Jewish Museum in Berlin holds some of the most powerful artwork relating to the Holocaust and the experience of Europeans during the 1900's. What is so powerful about this museum and its pieces, is the exposure it presents to all of its visitors. When present there, its impossible to deny the struggles faced by millions. So, this artwork does in a way, offer change. It offers the hope that individuals will never engage in such a te...


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