QUESTION 3: MULTIMEDIA AND NEW MEDIA – ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPOR…
QUESTION 3: MULTIMEDIA AND NEW MEDIA – ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY AND POPULAR ART FORMS IN SOUTH AFRICA RIGHT CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE IMAGES FOR QUESTION 3 IN A NEW TAB: Damien Hirst is one of the most famous contemporary artists whose work includes a skull covered in diamonds and a real shark preserved in formaldehyde. Hirst became very wealthy by the shrewd management of his art career. The artworks in Figure 3a and 3b make comments on Damien Hirst and his position within the art society. 3.1 With reference to the above statement and the visual sources (Figure 3a and 3b) discuss the following: · Formal elements of art · Style, media and technique · The statements these artists make about Damian Hirst and the art world in general · What is your opinion about their commentaries? Substantiate your answer. (8)