History of Art Essay Competition
The 2025 Minds Underground Essay Competition results are now live — view the full results on our Results Page. 2026 questions will be released in November 2025.
2025 History of Art Essay Competition Questions
01
How has digital art changed our understanding of originality and authorship?
Hint: Consider the implications of AI-generated art, NFTs, and the evolving role of the artist in the digital age.
02.
In what ways do art and politics intersect?
Hint: Examine how political events and ideologies are reflected and critiqued through visual art, referencing movements like Dadaism, Social Realism, or contemporary activist art.
03.
Does art require an audience to exist?
Hint: Debate the nature of art and its purpose, considering the roles of the artist, the viewer, and the context in which art is experienced.
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