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Discussion on Exit through the Gift Shop

Discussion on Exit through the Gift Shop

Q Please respond to the following questions after watching Exit Through the Gift Shop. Your initial post is due on Friday, November 12 and comments on other students due on Sunday, November 14. 1. What is art? How do we define it and understand it? Is street art like the 'art' found in museums? 2. At the end of the film, Banksy stated that Thierry did not 'play by the rules' but then said 'there are not supposed to be any rules' - what did he mean by both comments? 3. Does the film reflect on American consumer culture and how so? 4. What does the film say about media in American society and its connection to consumerism and popular culture?

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The documentary teaches us how art is all about perception. Art begins with the idea that how a person perceives art. The British documentary about the artists named Banksy proved that the perceptions about art gaining more value if they come from a more renowned person became questionable as Banksy’s mysterious street art started to gain more popularity. Street art are forbidden in many places as they are considered as vandalism of property and Banksy proved with his art that art is more than legal boundaries. Although using the properties of the streets is considered as illegal in many areas, there are people who love street art too