ARTD 3096 History of Comic Art

3 hours, 3 credits

Introduction to the sociopolitical and aesthetic history of comic books from DC & Marvel Comics to Manga. Consideration of a spectrum of comic-art forms, including the newspaper strip, the comic book, the graphic novel, and a variety of modes and genres. Examination of comic art alongside archival material and historical interpretation to further analyze stories of war, propaganda, civil rights, and escapism.

Prerequisite: Art 1010

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