Interpretation of the Piss Christ by Andres Serrano

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In “Piss Christ” (1987) by Andres Serrano the artist submerged a crucifix in urine and photographed this and this was first exhibited in 1989 (Brooks, 2014). The artwork is still controversial three decades later as it was regarded to be deeply disrespectful to Christians that even politicians, mostly republicans and religious figures sought to ban the artifact and cut arts funding. Those who supported its display in exhibition argued it was part of artistic freedom and not a deliberate attempt at insulting people of faith.
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While Catholics and Conservatives were the most vocal against the artwork been displayed, there are many who interpreted the photograph to be in bad taste. However, Brooks (2014) ignores this and merely mentions that it is the observant Christians and conservatives who were offended that even French Catholics destroyed a print of the artwork in 20...