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Many of the country's most beloved works of art brought firestorms of opposition when they were unveiled. We're going to look at why many artists overtly politicize their creative output, and how artwork can produce social change and backlash. Host Liz Bulkley looks at some of the most stunning art controversies in American culture with Michael Kammen, author of the new book, Visual Shock: A History of Art Controversies in American Culture.