{"id":2193168,"date":"2024-03-05T15:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T20:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-axes-secret-plan-to-hide-iconic-v-j-day-photo-over-lack-of-inclusivity\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:23:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T20:23:47","slug":"va-axes-secret-plan-to-hide-iconic-v-j-day-photo-over-lack-of-inclusivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-axes-secret-plan-to-hide-iconic-v-j-day-photo-over-lack-of-inclusivity\/","title":{"rendered":"VA cancels plan to hide V-J Day photo due to lack of inclusivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fva-axes-secret-plan-to-hide-iconic-v-j-day-photo-over-lack-of-inclusivity%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2193168&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>VA Abandons Plan to Remove Iconic\u2062 WWII Photo from Facilities<\/h2>\n<h3>Backlash Ensues After Alleged Lack of &#8220;Inclusivity&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The Department of Veterans\u2062 Affairs (VA) faced immediate backlash on Tuesday\u2063 after\u2063 leaked plans to remove a beloved World \u200bWar II-era photo from its facilities. However, in a surprising\u200d turn of\u200d events, the VA \u2062has now decided to keep the iconic photo intact.<\/p>\n<p>In a memo issued last Thursday, VA undersecretary RimaAnn Nelson called for the \u2064removal of the &#8220;V-J \u200dDay in Times Square&#8221; photo from all Veterans Health Administration\u2064 facilities. The decision was based on concerns that the photo depicted a &#8220;non-consensual act&#8221; and conflicted with the VA&#8217;s policy against sexual harassment and assault.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2064the leaked\u2064 memo sparked widespread debate \u2062and condemnation, leading VA Secretary Denis\u2063 McDonough to \u200dclarify that the photo\u200c will \u2064not be banned from VA facilities. McDonough&#8217;s statement \u2063on \u200csocial media reassured the public that the photo will continue \u2063to be displayed.<\/p>\n<p>The authenticity of the memo was confirmed by \u2063The Military Times and verified \u200dby unidentified \u2063officials \u2064who spoke with the Associated\u200d Press.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>Shawn Fleetwood\u2063 is\u2064 a\u200c staff writer for The Federalist and a graduate of the \u200dUniversity of Mary Washington. He previously served \u2062as a state \u200ccontent writer \u200dfor Convention of States Action and his work has been featured in numerous\u2064 outlets, including\u2064 RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on\u200d Twitter @ShawnFleetwood<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2064does the relationship \u2064between figure and ground \u200cimpact a viewer&#8217;s perception of an artwork?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Figure and Ground in Art: Examining the Relationship<\/p>\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n<p>The interplay \u2063between figure and \u200bground is a fundamental \u200baspect of art that has intrigued scholars and artists for centuries. This concept explores\u2064 the way in which an object, \u200dknown as the figure, interacts with its surrounding space, known as the\u2064 ground. The relationship between these two elements\u200c can greatly impact \u200bhow \u200ca viewer perceives and interprets a\u2064 work \u200cof art. This article aims to examine the significance and implications of figure and \u200dground \u200din art, highlighting its role in creating meaning and visual\u200d impact.<\/p>\n<p>Defining Figure and Ground<\/p>\n<p>To understand figure and ground, it\u2064 is important to first define these two components. The figure \u200drefers to the primary object or subject \u2064depicted in a work of \u2063art. It is \u200cthe focal point \u200dand \u200doften the center of attention for the viewer. On \u200bthe other hand, the ground refers to the background or the space surrounding the figure. It provides a context for the figure and can influence its perception and reception.<\/p>\n<p>The Implications of Figure and\u2063 Ground<\/p>\n<p>The relationship between figure and ground has a profound impact on how a viewer perceives and\u2062 interprets\u200c an artwork. When a figure is clearly\u2064 differentiated from the ground, it stands out and\u200d captures the viewer&#8217;s attention. This can be achieved through contrast in color, \u200dtexture, size, or placement\u200b within the\u200d composition. By emphasizing the figure, artists can direct the viewer&#8217;s gaze and create \u200da focal point that commands attention.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, when the \u2063figure blends into the ground, it can create a sense of\u2063 unity and harmony. This can be\u200b achieved through the use of similar colors, textures, or\u2064 patterns between \u2064the figure and the ground. In such instances, the figure becomes integrated into the overall composition and may evoke a sense of balance and tranquility.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, \u2062artists exploit the relationship between figure and ground to create ambiguity\u2062 and play with the viewer&#8217;s perception. By blurring the boundary between \u2062the two, artists challenge traditional notions of form \u200dand space. This can result in thought-provoking and visually stimulating artworks that encourage viewers to interpret and engage with \u2063the piece on multiple levels.<\/p>\n<p>Examples in Art History<\/p>\n<p>Figure and ground have long been explored in various art movements throughout history. The Renaissance period, for instance, placed great\u200d emphasis on clearly delineated figures set against simple backgrounds.\u200b This allowed for the realistic representation of human figures in a naturalistic manner.\u2062 In contrast, the Impressionist movement challenged these conventions by utilizing loose brushwork and blurred forms to merge figure and ground, capturing fleeting moments and impressions of the world.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most famous examples of figure and ground\u200d manipulation can be found in Pablo Picasso&#8217;s Cubist paintings. In works such as &#8220;Les Demoiselles d&#8217;Avignon,&#8221;\u2062 Picasso fractured the figure into multiple perspectives, simultaneously presenting different views of the same subject. This shattered the traditional distinction between figure and ground \u2063and revolutionized the way artists approached representation and perception.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c concept \u200bof figure and ground in art is a powerful tool used by artists to create \u200cmeaning, visual impact, and explore the\u2062 boundaries of perception. Whether through emphasizing the figure, blending it into the ground for unity, or challenging traditional notions of form, figure and ground play a crucial role in shaping the viewer&#8217;s \u2064experience. By understanding this relationship, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the art we encounter, recognizing the intricacies and choices made by the artists in their portrayal \u200cof figure and ground.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The VA dropped its plan to remove a WWII photo due to alleged lack of &#8220;inclusivity.&#8221; Backlash erupted after the leaked decision. 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