William Kentridge P. 156

1. In what ways was Kentridge affected by the political unrest during his life?

How did he first start getting in to art?

Does film make up the majority of his work?

2. I appreciate Kentridge's technique of working and reworking the charcoal.  The gestural style of drawing works well with his theme of unrest in most of his work.

3.  He grew up in South Africa, which was marked by political upheaval and apartheid at the time.  Much of the country suffered through the tough times.  Many families were directly effected. 

He grew up with a strong interest in art and theatre.  He went to school for both theatre and fine arts later in his life.

Film is one of his preferred mediums.

4. Would his art be just as impacting if he didn't grow up in that environment?

Would he even be making art?

Would film be his main focus?