HIST136C CM - Objects of War and Genocide

Since the early 20th century, the portable camera has been one of the most powerful tools for representing and communicating suffering. Can we better understand the causes and consequences of violent conflicts and humanitarian responses through the history of visual culture and material objects? This survey of representations of war and genocide expands knowledge and understanding of the cause of conflicts, how they are waged and experienced, the making and undoing of empires and nation-states, and the emotional and social dimensions of war and forced displacement.

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: HIST136C CM