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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

ARTH 571. Commemoration and Controversy: A History of Public Art in America


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID: 012445 Grading Basis GRD

This course examines the socio-historical, political, cultural and philosophical dimensions of public art in American society, from the Early Republic to the present day. Topics may include: the nature of public art, its uses and functions, as well as civic and official attitudes towards art in the public sphere. Issues of censorship, propaganda and the “culture wars” of the 1980s and 90s will be highlighted. Substantial research paper required. Prerequisite(s): Admission into a School of Art, Design and Art History graduate program or permission of instructor.