ARTH 3010 - Art and Conflict

This course examines the longstanding relationship works of art have had to globally relevant political, social and cultural conflicts. Through a series of focused case studies, the course will expose students to how artworks have produced, responded to and negotiated conflict in a variety of historical moments and cultural contexts. Students will develop a comparative and transnational approach to addressing issues of pressing social concern by examining artistic production in a wide range of media.