Homophobia

Please compare the activist approaches of David Wojnarowicz and Felix Gonzalez-Torres in response to homophobia and the AIDS/HIV epidemic. To do this, we would like you to choose 1 work from each artist as your main example. Please use the reading materials I upload instead of any outside resources as a reference. The selection list of artworks as follow: David Wojnarowicz: Sex Series (1988-89), Untitled (Bison 1988), Genet (1979), High  Performance (1990), Untitled (Bandaged Hands 1993), Untitled (Buried 1991) Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Perfect Lovers (Clocks, Lights 1991+), Untitled: USA Today (1990), Bed  Billboards (1991). The steps we recommend for success are: • Select the works of art that you will employ as the main examples for your essay. Here, your selection should be made in consideration of which artists/examples will allow you to best show the depth of your knowledge of the subject. • Your essay should have an introduction that summarizes the socio-historical context artists faced at the time and leads to a thesis that clearly articulates the main issues confronted, social goals sought, artistic approaches employed. • The body of your essay should thoroughly analyze your chosen examples and relate them to the overall goals of this movement. In other words, this analysis of your examples should support and enrich your thesis statement. • Your conclusion should summarize the main points of your essay and include a thoughtful reflection on your informed views of the impact artists including their successes as well as shortcomings. Criteria for Success: You will be successful in this assignment if your essay is well-organized and thoroughly summarizes the main issues, goals, and artistic approaches of LGBTQ artists in the United States through a thorough analysis of your chosen examples; 2) provides a thoughtful and informed reflection on their successes and shortcomings; 3) properly cites sources. Excellent work most often differs from adequate work due to levels of content inclusion, a thorough connection made between students’ specific examples and the overall goals of the movement, and the organization of students’ writing. Format: 4-6 pages (excluding title page and bibliography), double-spaced, 1” margins, 12pt Times New Roman font.  Citations should follow the Chicago Manual of Style.