The Power of Art: Visual Worship & Violence
History · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Second Year
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Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-2805 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course introduces students to two fundamentally opposed responses to visual modes of communication in the arts and architecture: iconoclasm (destruction of images/monuments) and iconophilia (worshipping of images/monuments). The course explores various topics from prehistory to the Modern era.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.