Time Schedule:
Susan Noyes Platt
ART H 309
Seattle Campus
Topics vary.
Class description
Summer 2004, Evening Degree: "Art and Politics" Art and Politcs will focus on the intersections of art and politics both historically and in the contemporary world. It will have a global perspective, discussing work from India, China, Mexico, and Turkey, as well as from the United States. The course will begin with the well known eighteenth century Spanish artist Goya, then move to the twentieth century with the Mexican muralists, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. It will also focus on other political art from early twentieth century America and Europe ( such as Picasso's famous painting Guernica), then move to the late twentieth century with such artists as Judy Baca and Roger Shimomura.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
lectures with slides, films, some digital material, class discussion and participation is an important component of the class.
Recommended preparation
An interest in politics, history, and or culture in an activist context is sufficient as background for this class. You might want to attend the art of resistance conference being held in Seattle May 15-16. It is a multimedia event: website artofresistance@riseup.net
Class assignments and grading
short papers, tests based on reading and lecture, ideas are more emphasized than memorizing
quality of written assignments, engagement in class discussion, initiative in pursuing ideas on art and politics.
