Discussion: TV as Art

Required Resources
Read/review thefollowing resources for this activity:

     Textbook:Chapter 13, 14 Martin, F. D., &Jacobus, L. A. (2018). The humanities through the arts. New York: McGraw-HillEducation.

    Lesson

    Minimum of 1 primaryor scholarly source (from actor/director or critic either will count as yourscholarly source requirement for discussions)

Initial Post Instructions
Many people would saythat the 1999 premier of The Sopranos was a turning point inthe development of television as an art form. Choose a television or streamingshow that you feel perpetuates the idea that television is indeed a form ofart. For the initial post, address the following:

    Include the name ofthe show and the director.

    Explain why you thinkthis program is art.

    What impact does theexample have on viewers’ lives?

    What were someinfluences of this work?

    Include a statementfrom an actor, director, or critic of the program that supports your points.