"I think war is very complicated, it's not black and white". - An My Le
                           
War is such a divided topic. I believe art is a great way to display the beauty and the horror of such a complicated topic. The Art: 21 video showed diverse ways to approach art. Nancy Spero makes art that is more intellectual and it causes you to think about the message in the painting. An- My Le lived in Vietnam during the war, so i think she is interested in war to understand the meaning of war itself. I  liked the way she had a hands on approach with the military and by using special effects to make the landscape look realistic. An- My Le used photographs to convey her message about war. On the other hand, Jenny Holtzer uses a straight forward approach to art. She uses short text or phrases to convey her message. She keeps in mind the people who do not have a lot of time on their hands so the message is quick and blunt. Alfredo Jaar approaches art from an architectural point of view. His art gave me an aesthetic experience. His exposition had very meaningful works. His works also showed the beauty and the not-so-beautiful aspects of a place in the time of war. Let one hundred flowers bloom was a very powerful message that was displayed beautifully and transparently.