Introduction
In class, we've been discussing how cultures heavily influenced revolution that broke out in the Middle East in 2010. The revolution began in Tunisia on Decemeber 2010. When the people where able to topple their president, Ben Ali, the neigboring countries started their revolutions. After Tunisia, Egypt and Libya toppled their presidents, while Syria is still revolting in the streets against their government since March 2011. Through web search, using media tools, and word processing programs you will learn about how culture influenced each revolution differently.
Task
Your assignment is to find and analyze street art that was used during the Arab Revolution starting in 2010. We have discussed how culture and revolution heavily impact one another and i would like you to present your understandings through the art that was presented on the streets. You will compare and contrast between two countries- Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, or Syria. The task is to create a multimedia document presenting your analysis and research using a word processing document.
Process
Research the different art being presented in each country through scholarly sources or by using the internet.
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/35/48490/Arts--Culture/Stage-…
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2012/09/25/yemenis_paint_disappeared_…
http://www.voanews.com/content/arab-american-museum-shows-arab-spring-p…
ww.npr.com
After you've conducted you're research you will write a one page paper about the similiarties and difference you found. Finally, you will present the information to the class.
Evaluation
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | |
| Analysis | No Analysis done and lacking information. | Describes with limited information but shows understanding. | Very well written analysis. Shows that the student understands how culture heavily influences the street art |
| Comparisons&Contrasts | Comparing and Contrasting in a poorly manner. No effort being made. | Compares and contrasts in an average manner. | Compares and Contrats using the culture between the two revolutions in a well mannered fashion. |
| Presentation | Lacking organization. Showing lack of knowledge of the information. | Information is organized and presentor shows a level of understanding and interaction with the research | Very well organized. Student shows clear understanding and presents to the class very eloquently. |
Conclusion
After you've concluded you're research, you should be able to create an oragnzied multimedia document showing the images you've found and explaining the differences and similarties. Please consider the following questions while working on your page:
How did culture influence each revolution?
Where there islamic scriptures in the street art?
What did the street art mostly depict?
Credits
All images obtained through google images.
All credit goes to its respective owners.