Introduction to Artivism

High School, UndergraduateArt, Social Studies, Media Studies

A foundational set for introducing students to the concept of artivism.

About This Set

This teaching set introduces students to artivism—the intersection of art and activism. Through diverse examples across movements, media types, and time periods, students will explore how artists and activists use creative expression to address social issues, challenge power structures, and mobilize communities.

This set is suitable for High School, Undergraduate and covers Art, Social Studies, Media Studies.

Discussion Questions

•What makes art "activist"? How does artivism differ from traditional activism?
•How do different media formats (video, image, performance) serve different activist purposes?
•What role does documentation play in artivism movements?

Suggested Activities

•Create a timeline of artivism movements from the 20th century to present
•Analyze how a specific artivism work addresses a social issue
•Design your own artivism project addressing a local issue

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