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Repetition in art activism

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Key learning points

  1. Art can bring awareness to social issues from around the world and can be about anything.
  2. Art activism can amplify the voices of those who are under represented and anyone can be an activist.
  3. Repetition in activism reinforces messages, using techniques and events to amplify impact and create change over time.

Keywords

  • Amplify - to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable. For example, if you amplify an idea or message, you make it more powerful or easier for people to notice or understand.

  • Repetition - when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times

  • Symbol - an simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else

Common misconception

Artwork is often seen as a passive object that hangs on a wall.

Art can also be used to activate social change and is a process that can helps spark conversation and raise awareness. The act of creating and sharing the work is powerful in itself.

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Equipment

Graphite stitcks or soft pencils, masking tape, drawing materials, paper. Optional: tracing paper

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Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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6 Questions

Q1.
Social action is when people work together to make their community or the world ...
Correct Answer: better , fairer, safer, healthier, stronger
Q2.
What does it mean to 'amplify' something?
to ignore or downplay something
to make something smaller or less impactful
Correct answer: to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable
to make something weaker or less noticeable
Q3.
When you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times, it is called ...
Correct Answer: repetition , recurrence , reinforcement , reiteration
Q4.
A clear message helps the audience grasp the artist's intent, which is essential for inspiring and sparking important conversations about social issues.
Correct answer: change
confusion
hesitation
indifference
Q5.
Which is the most accurate statement for an art action project? An action art project can bring awareness to social issues from around the world and can be about ...
nothing.
Correct answer: anything.
everything.
Q6.
Who is able to be an art activist and amplify the voices of those who are under represented?
only professional artists
Correct answer: anyone can be
only people with formal education in art
only those focused on political causes

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of social action art?
Correct answer: to amplify voices of marginalised groups and highlight social issues
to create personal art pieces for self-reflection
to promote commercial art in public spaces
to showcase artistic talent and win recognition
Q2.
Match the keywords and definitions.
Correct Answer:amplify,to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable
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to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable

Correct Answer:repetition,when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times
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when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times

Correct Answer:rotation,a symbol is turned around a point
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a symbol is turned around a point

Correct Answer:reflection,a symbol is flipped to create a mirror image
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a symbol is flipped to create a mirror image

Correct Answer:half drop,a symbol shifts one step across and half a step down
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a symbol shifts one step across and half a step down

Correct Answer:symbol,a simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else
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a simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else

Q3.
Which is the most accurate reason why repetition is important in social action art?
It ensures every piece of art looks identical.
It focuses solely on creating urgency without amplifying voices.
It reduces the need for creativity and innovation.
Correct answer: It reinforces messages, increases awareness, and strengthens impact.
Q4.
Artists can amplify their message by developing their work into or tools which can be used in activism events.
Correct Answer: products, posters, clothing, placards
Q5.
Which statement is the most accurate in describing the role of art in driving change over time?
Art focuses on raising awareness but does not initiate dialogue.
Correct answer: Art ignites discussion and promotes awareness to inspire action.
Art sparks conversation and creates entertainment without raising awareness.
Art raises awareness and promotes entertainment without focusing on dialogue.

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