CONTEXT( 1 paragraph): Describe the philosophy of existentialism. What historical events were the existentialists reacting to? What are the basic tenets or beliefs? What do they mean by the “absurd”? What role does chance play in life?
(TEXT = 3 paragraphs) After reviewing all the lecture materials, describe 3 examples of the influence of existentialism on modern art: Pollock, “Lavender Mist,” John Cage, “4:33,” and Beckett, Waiting for Godot. For each example, identify the medium, describe the content, and discuss in detail the form. Be sure to refer to the elements of art for each discipline: Visual Art for “Lavender Mist,” Music for “4:33,” and Theater for Waiting for Godot.
(SUBTEXT = 1 paragraph) What does it all mean? What did you think or feel while engaging with”Lavender Mist,” “4:33,” and “Waiting for Godot”? What role does chance, silence, and the absurd play in these works?
Avoid Plagiarism: You are expected to complete this assignment IN YOUR OWN WORDS using only the textbook and the assigned lecture materials. Please do not do any additional research and DO NOT CUT AND PASTE information from the internet.
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