SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

This course will surface the ways in which LGBTQ+ people and communities have impacted the ways in which mainstream American culture has been shaped by cultural production derived from thinking that challenges heteronormativity in post-World War II America until the validation of same sex marriage in 2014 Through the lenses of queer theory, evolving queer history, Since the emergence of “homosexuality” and “transsexuality” as identities in the late 19th century, queer culture has been presumed to develop in the margins of American life, ancillary to and shaped by heterosexual norms. Yet, the vast majority of queer people in the last hundred years have lived (to at least some degree) in the closet, allowing them to exist in the mainstream while maintaining a distinctly non-normative identity. Thus, to quote bell hooks, allowing them "to bring the margin into the center." In 15 meetings over the course of the semester, through lectures, discussions, texts, slides, films and video, we will explore the ways in which transformative integration of queer designs for living have occurred. Highlighting pivotal events and shifts in American cultural, political, and creative history this course will provide food for thought about the ways in queerness is integral to American notions of progress and freedom.

Monday, February 19, 2024

"Food for Thought: Queer Design Examples” - Xingyu Wang

From the mid-20th century to the 1970s, the LGBTQ+ community experienced significant changes in design and culture, especially during the era of Andy Warhol. This period not only witnessed the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement but also saw challenges to traditional notions of gender and sexual orientation in art and design.

The Rise of Pop Art and Gender Fluidity: The Pop Art movement, with Andy Warhol as a leading figure, challenged mainstream aesthetics and gender stereotypes. Warhol's works, such as his "Marilyn Monroe series" and "Elvis Presley series," presented these icons in non-traditional ways, challenging conventional gender boundaries. These pieces not only showcased gender fluidity but also reflected the LGBTQ+ community's exploration of gender identity and expression.







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Erika Bauer - Final Project

 Link to my final project https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10M3X31MtgSnCAicMzf6pDhINFAjSNRaGX8BJnh3_9Eg/edit