Art History Speaker Series: Catherine Dunlop

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
12 p.m. MT
Zoom: https://boisestate.zoom.us/j/6131574800
All series lectures are free and open to the public
Sponsored by the School of the Arts

Join the Department of Art, Design and Visual Studies for a virtual lecture with Catherine Dunlop, Associate Professor of Modern European History at Montana State University. As part of the 2024-2025 Art History Speaker Series, Dunlop will present a talk titled“Environmental Images and the Making of D-Day.”

The 2024-2025 series explores the intersections of art, technology, and the environment. For centuries, humans have been the central subjects of art and culture, but recent advancements in information technology, biotechnology, and environmental science are gradually shifting focus away from the human subject. This shift has given rise to posthumanism, a philosophical movement that challenges the traditional notion of human centrality, viewing humans as deeply interconnected with the nonhuman world—encompassing technology, other life forms, and broader ecological systems.

Join us as we delve into these developments’ ethical, philosophical, and practical implications, from genetic modification and cybernetic implants to advanced tools and prosthetics.

For more information on the VASP program and additional events, please visit the VASP website here.