Summary: These topics address different contemporary topics related to the History of Art and cultural artifacts. Some of these may be controversial or require considering a perspective other than your own to completely address the topic. This is a skill all college students should learn and what better place to practice this skill than in an art history course?
Assignment: Pick a topic below and write a 1500-word response.
To write this response you must conduct research on the topic both scholarly and popular references must be used. You must discuss the controversy, and both sides of the argument factually. In your conclusion, you may state your opinion and argue (with support) your perspective. **Note: If there is a topic of interest not listed below, please let me know.
Research Advice: Scholarly articles on these topics are vast. For popular references, you may use reputable news sources. But your research should be based on scholarly articles and well-documented authorities on the topic. (For example: a brief write-up on CNN.com might be helpful as a starting point, but youll want a write-up with more teeth. Online encyclopedias are NOT scholarly resources, even if it says Scholar in the title. Review the Research Resources and Art History Resources pages – I curated these specifically to help you with assignments like this one.
The Lasting Effects of Colonialism on Visual Culture/History
Benin (Edo Empire) modern day Nigeria
Pre-Colombian Americas (multiple civilizations to select from here)
Elgin Marbles (Greece and Great Britain)
Buddhist statues of Afghanistan
British imperial impact on Indian culture
OTHER – if you have another idea, let me know
Artist Suppression or Censorship (this is a long list – Ive only provided a few options)
China
India
Turkey
Russia
Australia
Austria
Armenian (this crosses international lines)
Brazil
Germany
Poland
Kenya
US
Impact of Warfare on Visual History and Culture
The influence of the “other” – how warfare and enemies can actually spur cultural exchange (examples: Ottomans, Islamic caliphates, Babylon, Greece, Rome, Papal Crusades, etc.)
WWII and the destruction of art and cultural artifacts
The Impact and Influence of WWI on artistic movements
Communist Movements and Propaganda – impact on monuments and memory *cultural and national identity*
ISIS and the destruction of ancient history in Iraq as a tool for propaganda and oppression
If you need clarification please inform me. One of these topics. Here is guidelines as well:
Identify your paper
Please ensure that in the header you include the following, single-spaced: Your name and DateAssignment title/numberCourse Name and SectionFormattingAll written assignments must use Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Times New Roman fonts. Font size is 11 or 12. I will not accept larger or smaller or fonts that hyper extend or shrink the typeset.Papers must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and include page numbers in the footer.All papers are a 3-page minimum requirement. Citations can be in footnote or endnote format, but you must use in-text citation. A bibliography is required and should include any and all work you referenced, whether cited or not. For most papers in this class, I do not expect a heavy bibliography due to the assignments.Follow a Style Guide e. g. MLA, Chicago, APAContent RequirementsPlease ensure that all of your papers include a thesis, clearly defined argument, or topic within the first paragraph. Support your argument with a minimum of three examples. Try to include at least one primary source in your research, even if only by reference.Sources must include at least one academic/scholarly/peer-reviewed reference.Make sure you have sufficient transitions between topics and paragraphs.Keep your paper cohesive and logical.
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