Monuments and Collective Memory
Students will investigate the role of monuments and memorials in shaping collective memory and historical narratives.
Key Questions
- Critique how monuments can perpetuate or challenge dominant historical narratives.
- Design a conceptual monument that reflects a more inclusive or nuanced historical perspective.
- Justify who has the right to determine what art is displayed in a public commons.
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