USSY 285F - Embattled Images of War

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Case Western Reserve University

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Throughout history, from Pompeii to Abu Ghraib, images of war have captivated, inspired, shocked, and repulsed viewing audiences. As historical reflection, propaganda, documentation, a call-to-arms, a plea for peace, and/or personal creative expression, many of these images are fraught with controversy, questions of intentionality, integrity, and multiple agendas. From Pollaiuolo to Ken Burns, this course will examine how artists have confronted large-scale human conflict over the centuries in paintings, sculptures, and prints, photographs and film as a way to consider the cultural and historical effect of war images within and outside the original context in which they were produced. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSY, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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