Due Tuesday, February
12, 2013
1. First, read this excerpt from President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=83
You can also listen to part of the speech here, if you are so inclined: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/audio/pres_roosevelts_address.wav
2. Next analyze these paintings by Norman Rockwell and write a paragraph for each image. You can consider questions such as: What are the prominent symbols in the painting? How does Rockwell convey this particular "freedom"? Do they accurately represent what FDR said in his speech? If this "freedom" was represented in artwork today how might it differ from the painting? You do not have to answer every question but you should write a full paragraph for each painting. You can also come up with your own question--be creative!
3. Finally, read this editorial about the "four freedoms" and be prepared to discuss it in class: http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/01/01/archives/post-perspective/rockwells-four-freedoms.html
You can also listen to part of the speech here, if you are so inclined: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/audio/pres_roosevelts_address.wav
2. Next analyze these paintings by Norman Rockwell and write a paragraph for each image. You can consider questions such as: What are the prominent symbols in the painting? How does Rockwell convey this particular "freedom"? Do they accurately represent what FDR said in his speech? If this "freedom" was represented in artwork today how might it differ from the painting? You do not have to answer every question but you should write a full paragraph for each painting. You can also come up with your own question--be creative!
"Freedom of Speech"
"Freedom of Worship"
"Freedom from Want"
"Freedom from Fear"
3. Finally, read this editorial about the "four freedoms" and be prepared to discuss it in class: http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/01/01/archives/post-perspective/rockwells-four-freedoms.html
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