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About the Course

Discover the historical erasure of women’s work through social justice art Public art has often ignored the work and legacy of minorities and women, but recently there has been a welcome reappraisal of publicly displayed visual monuments and art media. This course dives into the artistic process, exploring how art has the power to address issues of social justice and gender equality and answer historic injustices. Critique art history through the lens of gender You’ll begin the course by evaluating public monuments in terms of form, content, and context, undertaking a critical analysis of art through a social justice lens. With a focus on both the local and global picture, you’ll address the historical erasure of women’s work – compensated and uncompensated – learning about the role of gender bias in historical public art. Examine the creative process and creative research The course will also give you a foundation in visual literacy and interpretation, as you explore the artistic process and creative practice as a form of research. You’ll then learn how to develop your own media-based or literary projects that respond to gender bias in public commemoration. Examine real-world examples of social justice art projects On the final sections of the course, you’ll identify and interpret existing art-based social justice projects in a variety of media, including site-specific work and web-based initiatives. Learning alongside world-renowned visual and performance artist Melanie Manos, you’ll come away armed with creative and provocative ways to counter historical erasure in public art....

Top reviews

MD

Jul 27, 2023

I thought this was a relatively easy course. I was able to complete it in less than a week. I enjoyed the material and may look to expand on similar topics.

EM

Nov 24, 2023

Only thing I don't like is I can't upload things to the app and the stuff I did disappeared

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By 陳威儒

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Jan 4, 2024

Great Introduction and analysis about Feminism Art and Contemperary Art

By Christina O

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May 15, 2023

Course itself is interessting but the layout is horrible: not possible to scroll the page to read the reading material; "mark complete" button is not visible. Cannot submit majority of discussion points, as cannot scroll to "submit" button.

By Rosalía M

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Jun 12, 2025

Shares the foundations of art analysis and the different forms that art for social justice can take. It has mostly hands-on assignments, which are very important to be able to understand the concept and align it with your personal values and goals. Loved this course!

By Maria D

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Jul 27, 2023

I thought this was a relatively easy course. I was able to complete it in less than a week. I enjoyed the material and may look to expand on similar topics.

By Maria C S N

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Dec 7, 2023

Me encantó el curso, aprendí mucho de cómo usar el arte para la justicia social. Solo me parece que faltan ejemplos de mujeres latinoamericanas.

By Belda A

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Mar 25, 2023

This course is interesting to train us in seeing things. Train us to be more sensitive in giving our perspectives.

By Dinesh R

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Nov 8, 2024

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice is very helpfulll and educational

By Erena M M

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Nov 24, 2023

Only thing I don't like is I can't upload things to the app and the stuff I did disappeared

By Susan R

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Aug 15, 2024

Beautiful course - loved everything about it.

By Nadene D G

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Aug 1, 2024

Informational and enjoyable learning!

By Gabrielle A

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Jul 19, 2023

Excellent course, strongly recommend.

By Ana S

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Oct 24, 2024

My sincere recommendation

By Julio C O

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Apr 29, 2023

Exceptional!!!

By YEDDULA P K

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Sep 23, 2025

good

By BHUVANAPALLI S

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Dec 4, 2024

good

By KALASI P

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Sep 4, 2024

good

By Holly L

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Mar 17, 2023

I

am enjoying the course so far - week three was especially

interesting