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Environmental Art: Addressing Ecological Issues Through Art.

Environmental Art: Addressing Ecological Issues Through Art - A Lecture (with a dash of humor!) (Cue dramatic music, maybe some whale song) Alright, settle in, eco-warriors and aspiring artists! Today,…

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Chinese History

The Mandate of Heaven as a political concept: Its use to legitimize or challenge rulers.

The Mandate of Heaven: Legitimacy, Rebellion, and the Divine Game of Thrones 👑🐉 (A Lecture) Alright, settle down folks, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating, often bloody,…

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Art

Bio Art: Using Biological Processes in Art.

Bio Art: When Life Imitates Art (and Vice Versa!) 🧬🎨🔬 (A Slightly Unhinged Lecture on the Intersection of Biology and Artistic Expression) (Image: A whimsical collage featuring petri dishes, paintbrushes,…

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Chinese History

The concept of Dynastic Cycles in Chinese history: Explaining patterns of rise and fall.

The Dynastic Cycle: China's Historical Rollercoaster 🎢 (A Lecture in Chinese History 101 - Guaranteed to be More Fun Than Your Average Textbook!) Alright class, settle down! Today, we're tackling…

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Art

Body Art: Tattoos, Piercings, and Body Painting.

Body Art: Tattoos, Piercings, and Body Painting - A Lecture (with Flair!) (Image: A split image – one side a meticulously tattooed arm, the other a vibrant body painting design,…

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Chinese History

Historiography of Chinese history: Different interpretations and approaches to studying the past.

Lecture: Decoding Dragons & Debunking Dynasties: A Historiographical Romp Through Chinese History! 🐉📜 Alright, history enthusiasts, gather 'round! Today, we're diving headfirst into the fascinating, sometimes baffling, and often contradictory…

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Art

Performance Art: Live Artistic Actions.

Performance Art: Live Artistic Actions - A Lecture (Cue upbeat, slightly chaotic music. Spotlight shines on a figure wearing a slightly too-tight sequined blazer and a bewildered expression.) Alright, alright,…

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Chinese History

Sources for studying Chinese history: Archaeological findings, historical texts, oral histories.

Digging Up the Dragon: Unearthing Chinese History Through Archaeological Finds, Historical Texts, and Oral Histories (Lecture Hall Ambiance: Soft lighting, maybe a projection of a terracotta warrior in the background.…

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Art

Installation Art: Site-Specific Works.

Installation Art: Site-Specific Works - A Lecture (with Sprinkles!) Alright, settle down class! 🧑‍🏫 Grab your notebooks (or your iPads, I'm not judging), and let's dive headfirst into the wonderfully…

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Chinese History

China’s role in global history: Interactions with other civilizations and its influence on the world.

Lecture: China's Role in Global History: A Tale of Tea, Tigers, and Terracotta (Introduction - Cue dramatic gong sound!) Alright, settle in, history buffs! Today, we're diving headfirst into the…

admin May 1, 2025