Norman Rockwell was born February 3, 1864 and deceased November 8, 1987. He was a very famous 20th century painter and illustrator. Rockwell is most famous for illustrating scenarios of everyday life, which was different then what people were used to. Rockwell did a lot of work for the Boy Scouts of America. The painting I have chosen to present on is “The Problem We All Live With” this painted was painted in 1963 to mark the 10th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. During the time period that this painting was painted was during the time that schools were being desegregated and the majority of white people had a problem with it. They felt that school should be segregated because color people did not deserve to have the same education as a white child. People at that time believe that not everyone was created equal. Another interesting thing about Rockwell was that he was one of the first person to be released from the unwritten law that no blacks should be shown unless in roles where they are in chains or in obedient roles. This painting has a strong connection to social justice because it is showing civil rights. This painting really makes me think and wonder why anyone would have so much hatred for a little girl that they have to throw tomatoes aggressively at her, it’s crazy that its adults that are doing this to one little girl. I love the fact that the little girl keeps walking nice and straight showing no fear because not only was she changing her life, but also the life of many colored children fighting for a better life and equality.
No comments:
Post a Comment