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·         Option 1 – “The Most Wanted Paintings on the Web”

Directions

1. Research VitalyKomarand Alexander Melamid’s groundbreaking series, “People’s Choice,” from 1994.
2. Review all related background information (“Introduction”) on the following website:

• Komar & Melamid, “The Most Wanted Paintings”

3. Pay special attention to the scope and goals of the project; view“The Paintings” and “Survey Results.”
4. Read through the various “Letters to Komar& Melamid” (along the left, in red).

Write a three (3) paragraph minimum response addressing the following questions and, then, post your work to the Discussion Board.  Reply to two of your classmates.

• What are your impressions of Komar & Melamid’s “survey” and their findings?
• How does America’s taste differ from that of other countries? How are they similar?
• Do Komar & Melamid’s findings align with your own tastes and preferences in art?
• Do you see any problems with their approach or methods?