Body art, tattoos, and graffiti are cutting edge artistic processes...but are they?  All of them have ancient origins. Find out how American art of the 21st century drives our economy, our politics and our country while still maintaining deep roots. Plus, explore how the American visual experience is exploited as propaganda by those in power who would have us think and act as they intend. Participants may take this course for credit in either Art or Social Studies and it is intended for grades 10,11 & 12.