Change must come: art, politics and society

- Identify some key points in the history of Political Art.
- Engage with works of Political Art from both a theoretical and practical perspective.
- Demonstrate an awareness of how certain traditions in the History of Art inform how certain works of Political Art are produced and read.
- State the influence of the historical context on examples of political art.
- Engage with questions about the future of Political Art.

No. However, you may wish to buy some of the books on the reading list given out in class and purchase some work in the Video Art tradition.

Sessions will consist of a mixture of lecture, slide show, group discussions and group discussion. Recommended reading lists and lecture notes will be provided in relation to each topic. You may wish to visit galleries and exhibitions between classes to view works first hand.