SATURDAY: Iconoclash: Violence, Histories, Monuments - Kris Rac (In Person)
SATURDAY: Iconoclash: Violence, Histories, Monuments - Kris Rac (In Person)
Course Day: Saturday
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm (EST), Length: 2 hrs.
6 Weeks of Classes: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2
Full Course Info Below
Saturday (In-Person Course)
Course Information
Course Day: Saturday
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm (EST), 2 hrs.
6 Weeks of Classes: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2
"Iconoclash: Violence, Histories, Monuments"
This art history course will explore instances of “iconoclash” as a product of public debate and physical opposition to oppressive regimes. Religious, philosophical, political, and ethical disagreements create conflicting histories that often become violent. Such violent, clashing histories play out in public space through destruction, reuse, reclamation, and restoration. Monuments are often sites of such “iconoclash” moments, as iconic representations of dominant, oppressive histories.
Exploring monuments through the term “iconoclash,” this course views images and monuments as sites of political debate, rather than simple objects within the destruction/preservation paradigm usually discussed through “iconoclasm”–– or the belief in a singular narrative of wrongful destruction. The course is thematically driven and focused on special topics around publics, war, colonialism and neocolonialism. We will cover conflicts from the ancient past to the present, including the mono/polythesitic clash during the age of the mystery cult, resistance to French, English and Spanish colonization and contemporary looting and destruction in Ukraine, Syria, and Palestine.
About this course:
Will meet in person for six 2 hr. weekly classes
Participate and receive weekly presentations and discussion on critical topics focusing on images and monuments as sites of political debate
Discuss special topics around publics, war, colonialism and neocolonialism
Engage in student led presentations and critiques
Exchange ideas about critical social issues in relation to historical art; discussing conflicts from the ancient past to the contemporary moment
Receive visit from Guest Speaker, Amanda Nedham
Get weekly prompts + challenges to reinvigorate each artist’s approach to research in relation to their artistic practice.
Receive a weekly list of suggested films, readings and exhibitions to see from Faculty member Kris Rac
Guest Speaker
Amanda Nedham
Financial Aid
For those in financial need, we have 3 options:
Payment Plan
The payment plan splits your tuition into two payments. Use code: PAYMENTPLAN at checkout to submit your first tuition payment. The week of May 30th, you will receive a payment page for the remainder of your tuition.
Final course payments are due June 6th.
BIPOC Scholarships
BIPOC Scholarships offer a 50% discount off course tuition and are reserved for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists. Use code: BIPOC50PP to receive 50% off course tuition and pay in two payments. The first payment is paid at checkout and second payment due March 9th.
Financial Aid / Extenuating Circumstances
This option is for those who are in need. We realize financial hardships vary and we want to be sure that anyone - no matter the circumstances - can be a part of our community.
For artists seeking financial aid, we offer a 20% discount on courses.
To apply this discount, use code FA20PP at checkout and split your discounted tuition into two payments.
To complete your financial aid request and application, it is required to email diana.critclub@gmail.com with your specific financial circumstances and your tax return included as an attachment. If your request is not approved, we will reach out to you.
If you require more than the 20% discount, please email diana.critclub@gmail.com explaining your situation and attach your tax return. We will reach out and work with you on a discount that will allow you to take a course with NYC Crit Club.
