Street art, with its public nature, allows artists to engage directly with the community, sparking conversations and encouraging participation.

Art therapy focuses on using art as a medium for individuals to express and explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences, facilitating healing and personal growth.

Social Realism emerged in the early 20th century, depicting the lives and struggles of working-class people and addressing social issues, aiming to raise awareness and promote change.

Art can play a multifaceted role in reconciliation by providing a platform for individuals to share their experiences, fostering collaboration and dialogue, and promoting empathy and understanding among different groups.

Kara Walker is an African-American artist known for her silhouette-based works that explore themes of racial identity, history, and power structures, often addressing issues of racial injustice and police brutality.

Political art, activist art, and social commentary art are all terms used to describe art that is created in response to a specific social or political issue, aiming to raise awareness, provoke thought, and inspire action.

Street art often involves the creation of large-scale murals on public walls, using spray paint, stencils, and other techniques, to convey messages and engage with the community.

Art can contribute to healing trauma by providing a safe space for expression, facilitating the processing of emotions, and promoting self-awareness and reflection, ultimately aiding in the healing journey.

Performance art, which emerged in the 1960s, involves artists using their bodies, actions, and interactions with the audience to create a live artwork, often addressing social and political issues.

Art can promote social cohesion and unity by creating a sense of shared identity, fostering empathy and understanding among different groups, and providing a platform for dialogue and collaboration.

Judy Chicago is an American artist known for her feminist art, which explores themes of gender inequality, female empowerment, and the history of women. Her iconic work, "The Dinner Party," is a large-scale installation that celebrates the achievements of women throughout history.

Art can contribute to raising awareness about social issues and promoting social change by shedding light on important issues, provoking thought and discussion, and inspiring empathy and compassion.

Land art involves the creation of temporary, site-specific artworks using natural materials such as rocks, soil, and plants. Artists often use the landscape as their canvas, creating works that interact with the environment and explore themes of nature, ecology, and human intervention.

Collaborative art, community art, and participatory art all refer to art that is created collaboratively by a group of artists, often involving the participation of the community. These forms of art aim to foster collaboration, dialogue, and a sense of collective ownership.

Art can contribute to building bridges between different cultures and promoting intercultural understanding by showcasing the diversity of cultural expressions, fostering dialogue and exchange between different cultures, and promoting empathy and appreciation for cultural differences.