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.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sam U. February 13, 2024 "Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture"

 After watching the film "Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture", I got more informed about the background of an iconic American artist who was essential in the Pop Art movement. We got to see how Warhol approached creating his artworks and used special techniques like silk screening to make pieces that delved into topics such as mass consumerism in America. At the same time as he was building his way into the Pop Art world, he also expressed some difficulty with his own identity and sexuality during a time where coming out openly as gay was heavily criticized. Despite this, his whole legacy revolved around him challenging societal norms through his artworks. His most outspoken opinions were on the topic of mass consumerism in America, as he created several pieces such as “Campbell’s Soup Cans”, “Brillo Boxes”, and “Coca-Cola” that speak upon this topic. These pieces brought about the question of how a society is built and revolves around mass production and consumption. Warhol's work is seen as a commentary on the influence consumerism has on individual identity and artistic expression as a whole.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx6tKujAAOY 

» Andy Warhol - AO Art Observed™


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Erika Bauer - Final Project

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