ART 347 - Arts of Power

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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This course considers the role of art in discourses of power in the West from the Renaissance through the twentieth century. It explores the use of the visual arts by republicans, emperors, popes, absolutist monarchs, totalitarian rulers, and capitalist leaders. Topics vary; examples include the Sienese Republic, Medici dukes, Louis XIV, Pope Urban VIII, Napoleon I, and Hitler. Prerequisite: ART 102 or HIST 112 or permission of instructor. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Ms Jones

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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