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ARTH 216 Revolutionary Image Regimes: Curating Middle Eastern Photographs and Prints after the Digital Turn 6 credits
The Middle East participated in the global revolutionary moment at the turn of the century, when photography and print played a crucial role in the mobilization and memorization of political, social, and cultural change. This course examines a vast range of revolutionary images at the beginning of the twentieth century, their specific contexts, and expressions in the Middle East. The course also investigates the impact of the Digital Turn in Art History and the intricacies of digital exhibitions. The students contribute to a digital exhibition on comparative revolutions hosted by Khamseen: Islamic Art History Online in 2025-26.
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ARTH 257 Modern Art and the Museum in the Middle East 6 credits
This course focuses on modern art, the museum, and the politics of display and curation in the Middle East. It will examine the development of modern art in the Middle East and take a closer look at specific modern artists and avantgarde movements, including Osman Hamdi Bey, Kamal al-Mulk, Fahrelnissa Zeid, and the Iranian Saqqakhaneh movement. We will examine the institution of the museum and its history. Furthermore, we will explore how modern Middle Eastern art is presented in the Middle East versus the United States or Europe. The course will include guest lectures by curators.