Absurdity, Play & Humor in Art History: 4 Cases Throughout Time to Tickle Your Funny Bone

Please note that there are mature themes and imagery in this course.

Course dates & times:

Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30 pm CT on 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14.

Total: 4 classes, 6 class hours.

Description:

Who says serious art has to be serious?! Join Dr. Hannah for a subject about which she’s passionate (and wrote her dissertation), and see how this key human quality plays out in art. We’ll travel through time and cultures examining four case studies on the complex and amusing intersections of art and humor. We’ll also consider theories of humor along the way.

Course topics (subject to change):

Ancient Roman bathroom mosaics, American genre paintings, Dada, Conceptual art

Course requirements:

• Reliable internet connection.

• Ability to log onto Zoom meetings (the lecture) as well as listen to and watch live lecture sessions.

Strongly recommended: computer webcam and microphone to optimize class participation