The Art of the Comic

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Examines popular culture art forms of comics, comic books and graphic novels as they relate to the art of the west as well as their greater global context. Explores the various genres of comics and investigates a variety of themes found in comics, including war, gender construction, and the impact of globalization on western culture and society. Students become familiar with some of the most important comic artists, and the studio processes for the creation of comics. Concludes with an investigation of the impact of comic art on fine art around the world and on live-action films.