James Sparks
The icon I chose is Important because it stands for freedom of the underclass and subcultures within our society. This image stands for the rights of all people. It stands for non-conformists and how society reacted to this type of people within their community. It speaks of bigotry and hatred within our country
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Art History Student Responses to James Sparks:
By Jesus Barrera:
The icon is the two riders from the movie Easy rider. Upon further thought, the motorcycle is not only a motif for America, but it also represents counterculture and anti-establishment. The Captain America motorcycle was sold at auction for 1.35 million. It’s ironic that a symbol for anti-establishment was sold for such a high price.
Autoblog: Harley-Davidson ‘Captain America’ Bike from Easy Rider Nets $1.35M at Auction 2014, CHatham: Newstex. http://proxy.lib.csus.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.proxy.lib.csus.edu/blogs-podcasts-websites/autoblog-harley-davidson-caption-america-bike/docview/1642395432/se-2?accountid=10358.
By Destini Bouldin:
The icon is the Motorcycle/Easy Rider. When first looking at the icon, my initial thought is freedom, the ability to connect with the road and pull off and ride on rarely traveled roads. Riding a motorcycle appeals to the adventurous soul, an intimate partnership experienced between a person and their “iron horse. A second look at the image allowed me to notice the two riders as brotherhood, riding next to one another in the same direction with individual thoughts as they look stoically forward but positioned in a larger collective composition. The article described a 90 year old man’s association with a motorcycle organization named American Bikers Aimed Towards Education. I think it is powerful to use this biker culture to promote education.
Kelly Rocheleau. “Easy Riders: Auburn Motorcycle Group Revs up for Fundraising Ride.” Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. 2018.