Revolution and the Arts

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will begin with an investigation of the many meanings of revolution in changing contexts, then deal with specific models of how modern artists portray revolutionary ideas, events, and consequences. We will consider contemporary theatre, music, and visual art from Latin America and the Middle East,among other examples. Students will be expected to do independent research about movements and artists, give in-class presentations about their findings, and work in groups to better understand worldwide revolutions. There will be assigned readings, film screenings, gallery/museum visits, and performances, which will require written responses (short form and essays) and frame class discussions