After reading "Nipple Jesus", it was clear that their were only a few purposes to this story. The main purpose I felt to be the mosaic of the piece, the fine detail that onlookers must really observe and examine; the tiny pitures innertwined with one large beautiful piece of artwork. I believe this is story was pretty much telling people to study a piece of artwork in a gallary, look at the fine print, ask questions to yourself and make up an explanation like Dave did. Another purpose I feel this story had, was that it's clear everyone has their own opinion that is was art provides. Art allows viewers to see what they want, to fuel their creativity and their emotions. It is clear that a true artist knows this, which is why it was Martha's intention all along to to fuel the emotions of her viewers in hopes of violent reactions.
This story was interesting to me, I have to say I did think it was problematic in the beginning for me because I think making a picture like that is just unacceptable no matter what religion you are. But after further reading into the story and seeing the actual motive behind Martha's artwork it was kind of understandable and a little less offensive. If I were to see a piece of artwork like this in my life time I would be upset, I would think of this story in hopes it would make things better; but I would never trash the picture just never revisit that gallary I would be to offended.
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