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The concept of cultural appropriation is nothing new to the western art world. However, the term and general knowledge of the concept seem to have exploded in the last ten to fifteen years. This recent visibility has brought about both awareness and misuse of the concept, and has created a chasm in opinions on the subject, leading to the mire of argumentative factionalism the western art world finds itself in today. The Battle for Art is an attempt to bridge the gap between the two prevalent viewpoints surrounding the debate and bring clarity to the concerns, questions, and objections raised by both sides. In this book, a first in providing the needed comprehensive research about the subject of cultural appropriation and art, you will learn the different definitions of the term ""cultural appropriation,"" why those different definitions matter, and why the specific definition endorsed by the Popular Cultural Misappropriation Movement raises problematic arguments that are harmful to both the creation of art and the artist, regardless of the ethnicity or background they come from. Through addressing concerns and finding opportunities to engender genuine discussion, The Battle for Art shows that art is a bridge to bring diverse people together, not a wall to divide them into neatly categorized enclaves.

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Derrick Elchers is a creative writer and a student of history, philosophy, and ethics. While his creative writing has spanned over a decade, Derrick has spent the past three years researching the debate surrounding cultural appropriation and art, culminating in the writing of The Battle for Art. He has also been a panelist on the subject of diversity in writing. Derrick is happily married and lives in the state of Missouri, where he and his wife do their best to make the world a little brighter with their words and art.

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