Much of the art that we discuss in Unit III comes from cultures in which human reproduction was acti

Much of the art that we discuss in Unit III comes from cultures in which human reproduction was actively promoted or even celebrated with rituals. Having children was seen as an absolute positive. Early pregnancy was common, and large families were a blessing and source of pride. However, in the last few decades, that attitude has changed. Teenage pregnancy or marriage is not viewed positively in the United States today. How do you see these various attitudes reflected in contemporary art? What attitudes do you see in images from popular culture—in movies, comics, fashion, dolls, advertisements, magazines, calendar art, and billboards?