Is this morally defensible? Protesters claiming to support French farmers have targeted the Mona Lisa. Many consider it a shameful act of vandalism and a publicity stunt too far.
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World's most valuable artwork covered in soup
Is this morally defensible? Protesters claiming to support French farmers have targeted the Mona Lisa. Many consider it a shameful act of vandalism and a publicity stunt too far.
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The visitors to the LouvreA famous art museum in Paris, France. watched in horror. The yellow soup sailed through the air and splashed against the Mona LisaAlso known as the Giaconda, a portrait by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It became one of the world's most famous paintings after a successful robbery in 1911. .
Two women caused a scene by throwing soup at a famous painting in France, saying it was for "Food Response". They argued about the importance of art versus the right to healthy food. The painting was safe behind glass, and the protestersPeople who complain publicly about something or call for change. were arrested.
French farmers have been protesting unfair pricing and climate rules, claiming they are struggling to make enough money.
Similar attacks on other paintings have taken place in different countries by various groups. Some believe attacking art is the best way to draw attention to climate changeLong-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change..
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However, others say these actions actually hurt important causes. It angers art lovers - people who might otherwise have supported the protesters. They suggest focusing on those responsibleOfcom, the UK communications regulator, will be able to issue fines of up to £18m or 10% of a company's global turnover. They will also have the power to block access to sites in the UK. for the problems rather than damaging art that is there for everyone to enjoy.
Yes! The only way that protests will work is if people take notice of them. Now, people around the world know about the French farmers' worries. And the art was not damaged at all anyway.
No! There is no reason to attack art - something which the whole world can enjoy. It will only make people angry - and this will not help any cause.
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Keywords
Louvre - A famous art museum in Paris, France.
Mona Lisa - Also known as the Giaconda, a portrait by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It became one of the world's most famous paintings after a successful robbery in 1911.
Protesters - People who complain publicly about something or call for change.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Responsible - Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, will be able to issue fines of up to £18m or 10% of a company's global turnover. They will also have the power to block access to sites in the UK.
Defensible - Justifiable. Or something you can defend morally.
World’s most valuable artwork covered in soup
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Louvre - A famous art museum in Paris, France.
Mona Lisa - Also known as the Giaconda, a portrait by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It became one of the world’s most famous paintings after a successful robbery in 1911.
Protesters - People who complain publicly about something or call for change.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Responsible - Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, will be able to issue fines of up to £18m or 10% of a company’s global turnover. They will also have the power to block access to sites in the UK.
Defensible - Justifiable. Or something you can defend morally.