Politics and Arts of Empires I/By Invitation Only (IDHP 342)

Term: 2013-2014 Fall Term

Faculty

Jacqueline C ReichShow MyInfo popup for Jacqueline C Reich

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Kathleen H Szpila SSJShow MyInfo popup for Kathleen H Szpila SSJ

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Dr. Kathleen Duffy SSJShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Kathleen Duffy SSJ

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Schedule

Wed, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8/26/2013 - 12/23/2013) Location: MAIN MH 313

Description

Explores the intersection of art and politics in empires throughout history and around the world. We will examine the question of what it means to rule imperially and whether this form of government has any modern equivalents. We will consider how art has alternately advanced, resisted, and reflected political power realities in empire-type governments. We will also look at the many ways in which political actors have attempted to constrain or empower artists’ activities to challenge and subvert empires. Topics of governmental rule, war, torture, globalization, revolution, religion, nationalism and social justice, among others, will be explored through painting, sculpture, posters, architecture and film. This interdisciplinary honors seminar combines the complementary insights of art history and political science. Core: Art/Music requirement. Prerequisite: By Invitation Only.