LOOTING, ICONACLASM AND CENSORSHIP
ARH2LIC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the relationship between collecting, conflict and power by exploring a number of key case studies drawn from a Western cultural and historical context, such as the Elgin marbles and the widespread and systematic Nazi looting of cultural material, as well as the recent destruction of parts of the ancient cultural complex of Palmyra. It draws attention to the role art plays in conquest, imperialism and nation building and religious conflicts, which can lead to its destruction, or censorship. Students are encouraged to explore the wider ethical and legal context of acts of looting, collecting, destruction and theft. Complex issues of restitution will also be unpacked, in order to provide a broader context for understanding their creation, and the profound impact that severing this connection can have on those cultures. Students are directly introduced to the ethical,moral and legal issues around the circulation of art in the world, enabling deep appreciation of how we live in an inter connected world, being able to recognize the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries and work with diverse communities.
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SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an understanding of the complexities of collecting, censorship and power in the visual arts in historical and contemporary contexts and the impact that this has on the cultures of the objects makers and custodians
- Activities:
- Seminars and lectures examining specific ethical and legal frameworks in relation to cultural objects of global relevance and significance
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Expand on research, critical and reflective thinking and writing skills by evaluating key ideas and concepts.
- Activities:
- Seminars and podcast interviews which develop skills of multi-faceted debate and balanced argument and enable growing awareness of complex ethical issues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop and strengthen an understanding and the capacity to engage with ethical debates and ideas that apply to collecting, ownership and censorship within historical and contemporary arts contexts.
- Activities:
- Completion of assignments, weekly lecturers, prescribed readings and tutorial participation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
Four 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
"6 x 30 minute podcasts available on LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Class presentation 10 minutes (1,000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1,000 word assignment | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
Four 2.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via video conference.
Tutorial
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Six 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
"6 x 30 minute podcasts available on LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Class presentation 10 minutes (1,000 word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1,000 word assignment | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |