Answer the following questions in at least three paragraphs
- How have Norse gods been represented in popular visual culture? Consider representations of Odin, Loki, Thor, and Hela. Given the playfulness of their representations in the tales from the Prose and Poetic Edas, should we view these gods in the same vein as contemporary superheroes? Why or why not?
- Review the documentary we watched on the market for African ritual masks (African Art- The Market of Masks - 2015). Rene David is, perhaps, the central character of this documentary. Is his collection of masks, and the decisions he makes about displaying this collection, problematic? Is his collection unethical? Why? note: we aren’t looking for gut reactions here — we are interested in answers that address the complexity of the above issues in a post-colonial world
- How are issues of faith and doubt represented in That Dragon, Cancer? In your informed opinion, is this effective art that can move an audience regardless of their status as insiders or outsiders, believers or atheists (or agnostics), practitioners or abstainers? Is That Dragon, Cancer religious propaganda aimed at proselytizing and conversion? Why or why not? (hitps:/Avww.youtube.com/watch?v=e30a1 DpKWvg&feature=youtu.be)