Art, Place, and Community in New Orleans

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This 1-credit TIDES course introduces students to college study, discussion, and research through the topic of art, public space, and community in New Orleans. We will look at histories of placemaking, the role of monuments in public space, and art that has emerged out of engagement with local communities. In the course Art, Place, & Community in New Orleans, students will learn about historical and contemporary New Orleans through its art in public spaces, historical monuments and community-based art. We will think about the history of art in public spaces of New Orleans, grapple with debates about the legacy of historical monuments; and ask how art plays a role in the history and future of New Orleans, as a geographical place and as a constellation of communities. This TIDES Course is ideal for students considering majors or minors in art history, history, or urban studies.