Art History

Before you criticise it, have you actually seen the modern art quality of the Danish Muhammad cartoon?

It is an excellent piece of modern art of Tate Modern quality.In modern art style it conveys an implicit political message (even if you disagree with the message) http://urbangrounds.com/images/blog_images/muhammed_cartoon.jpg Long may modern art be viewed freely in western civilisation Renee, it is a very good cartoon, try doing that style sometime if you are interested in art

Public Comments

1. I agree with the message. But you could put anyones head there, George Bush for example.
2. SH*T muslims criticize christians all the time. They even imprison people for talking about christianity. They ban people from bringing rosaries into their country. Force non-muslim women to wear their hideous clothing. Also in my country you could get killed for dating a muslim woman. If you want people to respect your religion start by respecting other peoples religion.
3. It's just a cartoon. No need to overde it the other way either.
4. I studied art, it is a great piece of work, try this style of work if you think it is easy
5. What is “modern art”? That phrase has been used since the 19th century and is, virtually, meaningless. There is nothing outstanding about the cartoon either in style or content that raises it above the level of a cartoon (although cartoons can be an artform themselves), seen without context, I suspect that most would guess it is supposed to represent a Sikh. There is no reason to not celebrate the viewing of modern art anywhere in the world – but the Danish cartoon controversy is more about freedom of speech than art – to attempt to amalgamate the two is missing the point.
6. i think it is fine it is only those looking for an excuse to be violent who would get worked up about it many cartoons drawn by muslims are vile and offensive....they don't mind offending others but at no cost should anyone offend them they say mohammed is beyond criticism and the cartoons are an affront to their beliefs...not my beliefs i disagree with much of what they preach....so why don't my opinions count as much as theirs? if they want to be treated in a special way they should stay in islamic countries....and never travel out of them......they would find life less offensive....and it would be a win win situation for the west
7. Artistic satire has been part of Western Civilisation for thousands of years, from the Romans to the Punch Magazines in the 19th century and will continue to do so. It is an artistic process to reflect current political and social trends, one of those trends being Islamic militants blowing the place up in the name of allah and his prophet. Did Jews protest at Rubens 'The massacre of the innocents'? No because it is art as are the Cartoons. If Islamic fascists are not civilised enough to take criticism, tough, they should go back to a country where there would feel more comfortable. They got the privilege, yes the PRIVILEGE of living in a civilised nation like Denmark and Britain. They should start to appreciate that.