ARS 259
The Arts and Politics
Section: 001

Course Description

Interactions between the arts and politics. Specific instances and types of political art from the past and the present. Patronage, censorship, propaganda, art in times of war, the artist's options and powers, aesthetics and criticism.

GEP

Visual and Performing Arts GEP Course

Spring 2026

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
00331 Dabney Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
4:30pm
Class End Time:
5:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None