Example Of Protest Art

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Many artists use their work to protest against injustice, inequality, and oppressions. Protest art illustrates a belief in a possible change through raising the consciousness of people and believing in a dignity of people. The usual audience for protest art vary from one piece of art to another. For some artists, the audience is the people who are being oppressed, for others the oppressors are the intended audience. In few cases, the protest art is addressed to policy makers to raise the concern about certain issues and promote a change. A great example of how protest art can affect people, public opinion and policy is the work by Lewis Hine ”Leo, 48 Inches High, 8 Years Old, Pick up Bobbins at 15 ç a Day”. The piece of art relates to an

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