Social commentary art

Social commentary art is any artwork that makes a statement about society either past or present. Choose an artist that creates work that fulfills this purpose.

A definition of social commentary can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_commentary)

Issue can include: poverty, racism, AIDS, smoothing, drugs, crime, gangs, abuse, child abuse, family, violence, torture, modern slavery, terrorism, environmental issues, technology, relationships, war, political injustice, social criticism, feminist criticism

For a list of artists see below.

Your paper should:

Be at least 450 words  long

Discuss the background/biography of the artist

Describe the work of art

Explain how the work of art is an example of social commentary

All assignments must be in 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), use correct grammar and spelling, and coherent sentences. Please proofread, Please use your own words (no plagiarism); I want to hear what you think, who you are, and what you have to say. Please include the image you are discussing and works cited.
Artists may be but are not limited to:

Pablo Picasso Guernica

Francisco Goya May 3rd, 1808

Van Gogh The Potato Eaters

Van Gogh The Absinthe Drinker

Barbara Kruger Your Body is a Battle Ground

Barbara Kruger I Shop Therefore I Am

Banksy

Keith Haring

Roger Gordy

Dorothy Lange

Kelly Finlaw

Mark Jenkins

Sarah Kiser