Raymond Cho
Professor Krakus
TA: Guillermo
October 2, 14
Final Question 2 Art can be more dangerous than codified crime to society in that it is viral, it is resilient, serves as both hidden and not so hidden propaganda, and can in some ways inception ideas to the masses. In many cases, art can serve to create chaos in an otherwise controlled society. The old adage goes “a picture is worth a thousand words” holds true in this sense. Established organizations fear disorder. Art, as it can be interpreted numerous ways and the interpretation can be largely unexpected and uncontrollable, introduce an element of uncontrollable disorder to a regime trying to suppress ideas. In the case of “Forbidden Songs,” art in the form of music was forcibly suppressed. Polish anthems were quickly replaced with German songs, and the Germans actively suppressed Polish music. In an ultimate act of rebellion, in fact, the Polish rebels played their anthem on loud speakers throughout the city. Art, especially in the form of music, can bring about emotions, thoughts, and actions that cannot be readily suppressed or predicted by an external ruling force. As a tool for propaganda, it can remind people of their national roots and their …show more content…
The viral, hip, and popular music serves as an outlet for the widespread of ideas that the regime prefers to keep under wraps. The ability that art has to spread, inspire, and stick with people is an unexpectedly fearsome trait. With the Pussy Riot’s, it even serves to “corrupt the minds of the youth.” While still an issue in countries like the United States with free speech and democracy, suppression of art and ideas becomes particularly crucial in maintaining order in socialist and communist states – as can be seen in The Joke, where even simply a lighthearted joke in a letter leads Ludvik to be on
Professor Krakus
TA: Guillermo
October 2, 14
Final Question 2 Art can be more dangerous than codified crime to society in that it is viral, it is resilient, serves as both hidden and not so hidden propaganda, and can in some ways inception ideas to the masses. In many cases, art can serve to create chaos in an otherwise controlled society. The old adage goes “a picture is worth a thousand words” holds true in this sense. Established organizations fear disorder. Art, as it can be interpreted numerous ways and the interpretation can be largely unexpected and uncontrollable, introduce an element of uncontrollable disorder to a regime trying to suppress ideas. In the case of “Forbidden Songs,” art in the form of music was forcibly suppressed. Polish anthems were quickly replaced with German songs, and the Germans actively suppressed Polish music. In an ultimate act of rebellion, in fact, the Polish rebels played their anthem on loud speakers throughout the city. Art, especially in the form of music, can bring about emotions, thoughts, and actions that cannot be readily suppressed or predicted by an external ruling force. As a tool for propaganda, it can remind people of their national roots and their …show more content…
The viral, hip, and popular music serves as an outlet for the widespread of ideas that the regime prefers to keep under wraps. The ability that art has to spread, inspire, and stick with people is an unexpectedly fearsome trait. With the Pussy Riot’s, it even serves to “corrupt the minds of the youth.” While still an issue in countries like the United States with free speech and democracy, suppression of art and ideas becomes particularly crucial in maintaining order in socialist and communist states – as can be seen in The Joke, where even simply a lighthearted joke in a letter leads Ludvik to be on