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The Business of Art: Galleries, Auctions, and the Market – Understanding How Art is Bought, Sold, and Valued.

The Business of Art: Galleries, Auctions, and the Market – Understanding How Art is Bought, Sold, and Valued (Lecture Begins - Cue dramatic music sting and spotlight) Alright, settle down…

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Chinese History

The Warlord Era (1916-1928): A period of political fragmentation after Yuan Shikai’s death, where various regional military leaders controlled different parts of China, engaging in frequent warfare.

The Warlord Era (1916-1928): A Symphony of Chaos (Played on Kazoos) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most… colorful periods in Chinese…

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Art Theory: Frameworks for Understanding Art – Exploring Philosophical and Conceptual Approaches to Art.

Art Theory: Frameworks for Understanding Art – Exploring Philosophical and Conceptual Approaches to Art (Lecture Hall doors swing open with a theatrical CREAK. Professor Archibald Bumble, a man whose tweed…

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Chinese History

The Republic of China (1912-1949): A period of turmoil and transition, examining the challenges faced by the newly established republic, including warlordism, foreign invasion, and civil war.

The Republic of China (1912-1949): A Republic in Perpetual Rehab 🛠️🤕 Alright, settle in, history buffs (and those just trying to pass the exam 😜)! Today we're diving headfirst into…

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Art Criticism: Interpreting and Evaluating Art – Analyzing Artwork and Expressing Opinions About Its Meaning and Quality.

Art Criticism: Interpreting and Evaluating Art – Analyzing Artwork and Expressing Opinions About Its Meaning and Quality (Lecture Hall doors creak open. A lone spotlight illuminates a figure at the…

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Chinese History

Sun Yat-sen: Revolutionary leader and founder of the Republic of China, exploring his role in the Xinhai Revolution and his articulation of the Three Principles of the People (Nationalism, Democracy, People’s Livelihood).

Sun Yat-sen: The Father of Modern China (and a Bit of a Maverick!) (Lecture Hall - lights dim, a portrait of Sun Yat-sen beams down. A single spotlight illuminates a…

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Art History: Tracing the Evolution of Art – Studying Art Across Different Periods, Cultures, and Movements.

Art History: Tracing the Evolution of Art – Studying Art Across Different Periods, Cultures, and Movements 🎨 Welcome, intrepid art explorers! Buckle your seatbelts and prepare your palettes, because we're…

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Chinese History

The Xinhai Revolution (1911): Overthrowing the Qing Dynasty, witnessing the revolution that began with the Wuchang Uprising and led to the abdication of the last emperor, ending over 2,000 years of imperial rule.

The Xinhai Revolution (1911): Overthrowing the Qing Dynasty - A Lecture for the Ages! 🏛️ (Insert dramatic fanfare here) Alright, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical popcorn 🍿 and…

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Indigenous Art of the Americas: Ancient and Contemporary Traditions – Exploring the Art of Native Peoples of North and South America.

Indigenous Art of the Americas: Ancient and Contemporary Traditions – Exploring the Art of Native Peoples of North and South America (Lecture Hall Ambiance: Imagine the faint hum of projectors,…

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Chinese History

The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901): An anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising, exploring the violence against foreigners and Chinese Christians, leading to intervention by an international alliance of powers.

The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901): When China Said "Enough!" (and Foreign Powers Really Didn't Listen) (Lecture Slides Available for Download - Includes Extra Snarky Footnotes) (Professor Snarkington - History Department, University…

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