There are many artists that respond to social issues through their work. ... Bruce Springsteen was seen as a man among boys. ... Springsteen was seen as an idol to most young white Americans because they felt as if they could relate to him and his music. ... The yellow man referred to in his lyrics can be linked to the Vietnam War. ... Many artists perform music and draw portraits that can respond to social issues. ...

• Word Count: 1080
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

One of the major story lines is that of enigmatic Monroe Swimmer, contemporary Native American Artist who has just moved into the old Methodist Church. ... Part 2: Monroe Swimmer: a portrait of an Artist Monroe Swimmer was native to improvised Truth. ... Naturally, this got him into a little bit of trouble with the Smithsonian, "I think they liked their Indians where they couldn't see them," he reflected, so he moved back to Truth and Bright Water, and engaged on a new project with the eager help of young Tecumseh: painting the white man's Methodist Church off the landscape. ...

• Word Count: 965
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School