AS 5311 - Abolitionism & Hip Hop Art

Credits: 4

This senior seminar examines the comparative roles of visual culture between the transatlantic landscape of nineteenth century abolitionism and the visual creative expressions of twentieth and twenty-first century musical iconography and art work which also crisscrossed the modern Atlantic World. Students will probe the political contexts of these sometimes similar, yet often divergent visual streams. The ways in which the aforementioned themes shaped artistic productions and the debates concerning them will serve as guiding focal points for our analyses. Attention will be given to how artistic innovations within sub-cultures sought to challenge the status quo and mobilize for change. The relationship between visual access and modern American consumerism will be also be explored.

Prerequisites
(Two of the following courses): AS 2112, AS 2122, AS 2252, AS 2262, AS 2263, AS 2300, AS 2640, AS 3222, AS 3270, AS 3462 or permission of instructor; EMS