Read the following article: "Iran's Daughter and Mother Iran: Googoosh and Diasporic Nostalgia for the Pahlavi Modern" by Farzaneh Hemmasi.https://templeu.instructure.com/courses/86382/files/10524411/download?verifier=ewwB8q0opwSmoCpWGO6BeJsCyD6BRNKmTjG2bsvz&wrap=1Then, listen to and watch the following musical examples. This video is from Googoosh's first concert in 21 years, which was in Los Angeles. She stated in an interview that she was hesitant to do a concert after being "silent" for so long because she didn't think that many people would remember her or her music. Unbeknownst to her, she was still incredibly popular among the Iranian diaspora, who traveled from all over the world to attend her come-back concert. https://youtu.be/udyqMrdrMfghttps://youtu.be/SuBSrYEwN44When you are done, respond to at least one of the following prompts.Indicate which prompt you are responding to. Your post should be a minimum of 200 words long, excluding any citations or direct quotes. Clearly reference the article in your response. One of Googoosh's more recent songs is called "I am Iran Itself." Based on what you read in the article, construct an argument explaining how this statement could be true or false. Be specific and cite examples from the article for support. Googoosh has been called "Iran's Beyoncé." Based on her life story as presented in the article above, construct an argument explaining how this statement could be true or false by comparing and contrasting the two singers' careers. Be specific and cite examples from the article for support. On page 159, the author says "the singer has attempted to expand her role from an object – of nostalgia, desire, emulation, derision and so on – to an active agent who has taken control of her celebrity . . . In so doing, she has not dispensed with victimization but rather transformed it". Explain this quote in the context of the article. Do you agree or disagree, and why? Be specific and cite examples from the article for support. One of Googoosh's more recent songs is called "Nostalgie" (nostalgia). The author quotes some of the lyrics on page 174. How does Googoosh embody "nostalgia"? Be specific and cite examples from the article for support. If you have personal thoughts to share on music and nostalgia in general or any examples from your own life, please feel free to share those as well. There have been some controversies surrounding Googoosh and her music. What are those controversies? Do you personally believe that she did the right thing or the wrong thing in these situations, and why? Be specific and cite examples from the article for support. In your response, consider whether or not people in a position of power (such as a popular music star with a huge fan base) should or should not use their platform to encourage social change. If you know of another example of how a different musical artist did this, please feel free to share it as well. ResponsesChoose two posts to respond to.For each response, you may do any one of the following:Respectfully disagree with the post and explain why.Expand on the post by providing a further example or analysis. Reply to someone who commented on your post instead of responding to someone else.

How to Prepare for this Assignment 1. Engage with the presentation “The Value of Art” 2. Read the following from your textbook: pages 36 - 41, 256 - 257, 352 - 355, 396, 546, 656 - 657 Answer all of the following 1. Find one artwork from the textbook that reflects at least two different ways in which art is valued and dis cuss. Do not select an artwork that someone from your group has already picked.  Identify the work (artist name, title, material/media, dimensions, date, and location) and attach, embed, or link in your post. If you choose to embed a large image, please re - size it first so that it fits the screen.  W hat value do you place on this work? W hat valu e do you think others place on it? Discuss the work from at least two (2) of the following perspectives : ec onomic , political, r eligious, cultural or a esthetic value. 2. In the presentation and readings, you were presented with artworks that challenge traditional notions of art, including works that utilize appropriation , are created with alternative processes ( installation , earthworks , and performance ) or are examples of conceptual art . These types of artworks celebrate the perceptions and understanding of those who respond to them as much as the skills of the artists who made them. Demonstrate an understanding of one or more of the processes listed above by answering the following:  How do these practices compare with “traditional” media, such as painting, sculpture, and drawing? What are your thoughts about these alternative art forms? Which, if any, artworks from our course material do you have trouble understanding or accepting as art? Why? Which, if any, do you find refreshing or inspiring? You must choose at least one (1) specific artwork reference to help illustrate your position. 2. Respond thoughtfully to one other peer’s post . please see the attachment for more detailes