Art and Politics

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to what modern artists have to say about politics and what governments do and say about art. It provides some of the historical and theoretical tools needed to analyze the political role of art in our time. Students will examine literary works, painting, music, and architecture, and discuss specific policies on art. Cross-listed as ART 312. Prerequisites: PSCI 101, 102 and 3 credits of PSCI at the 200 level (211 or 212 recommended). Three credits.