Art and War

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Art and war have a long history together. From the birth of civilization in Mesopotamia, to current wars in the same region, art has been employed consistently to express war aims, defend bellicose positions, commemorate great battles, celebrate victors, and honor the fallen. This course presents a survey of art associated with war in the West ranging from antiquity to the present day. P: One Magis Core Critical Issues in Human Inquiry course; CR: Sr. stdg.