Why Is Ai Weiwei Described In The Film Without Fear Or Favor?

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The documentary called “Without Fear or Favor”, regarding Ai Weiwei, connects to traditional Chinese artist, as well as what we have studied in class in many ways. The political sarcasm found in Ai Weiwei work of arts, like jamming chairs and tables together, and then reassembling them with no nails is like the Ming dynasty. Ai Weiwei reminds me of Ni Zan, because they both experiences hardships from powerful leaders that banished them and their families to flee taking the possessions away. Ni Zan experienced Mongol invasion, just like Ai Weiwei lived through his father’s banishment. There is a distinct difference between him and the Four Great Masters, including being outspoken. He is continuously disobeying government orders, mocking society

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