As the technologies of warfare have changed, so have the technologies we use to document, interpret, and understand war. Whether through photography, cinematography, or social media, the visual recording and presentation of war raises political and ethical issues. No matter the intention, the way in which war is presented to us impacts our understanding of it.
Through a series of historical and contemporary case studies, this course provides you with tools from historiography, political science, and cultural analysis, enabling you to deconstruct the visuals of war and critically assess the interaction between imagery, conflicts, and societies.
