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ARTH 260 Culture and Conflict Units: 3.00
An investigation of the impact of war on art and architecture, as well as human attempts to preserve cultural heritage. A chronological or thematic approach may be taken, with focus placed on one or more case studies, such as: the Sacks of Rome, the Napoleonic wars, Nazi looting, the Cultural Revolution in China, and Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of the Department.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Assemble research beyond the required course readings on pertinent topics using the Queen's libraries, their databases and other available resources.
- Compose short essays to express your understanding of the art historical material and thematic concepts of the course.
- Critically examine visual and written source material pertinent to the historical impact of war on art and architecture.
- Describe and analyze various human responses to the damage and destruction of art and architectural heritage from ancient times to the present.
- Identify and describe significant examples of artistic and architectural monuments affected by war from ancient times to the present.
- Work actively to improve English writing skills and essay style so that writing is clear and grammatically correct, as appropriate to second year university.