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This course, Commemoration: Visual texts, explores the commemoration of war through treating two war memorials the Sandham Memorial Chapel and the Royal Artillery Memorial as 'visual texts'. By helping you to respond to visual cues the course aims to develop your understanding of these memorials, not only as memorials but as artifacts or 'made objects'. It does this through consideration of such factors as the location of the monument; its function and purpose; its symbolism or realism; use of materials; and overall form.

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Introduction

This course explores the commemoration of war through treating two war memorials – the Sandham Memorial Chapel and the Royal Artillery Memorial – as 'visual texts'. By helping you to respond to visual cues the course aims for you to develop your understanding of these memorials, not only as memorials but as artifacts or 'made objects'. It does this through consideration of such factors as the location of the monument; its function and purpose; its symbolism or realism; use of materials and overall form.

Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:
  • Understand that 'texts' are not restricted to the written word
  • Understand war memorials as text
  • Interpret a visual text at a basic level.

Course content

    • Commemoration of War: Visual Texts 01:00:00
    • The Sandham Memorial Chapel 01:00:00
    • The Royal Artillery Memorial 01:30:00
    • Conclusion 00:30:00

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