An overview of the intersection between visual culture and the conditions of colonialism and postcoloniality. Readings and viewings on representations of the non-Western world in colonial-era painting and photography, leading to an examination of the history of colonial cinema, and to later postcolonial visualizations of the colonial period. The development of cinemas of anti-colonial resistance, and persisting effects of colonialism and empire in contemporary global visual cultures, including contemporary arts and new media. Materials drawn from a variety of regional contexts, with special emphasis on the Arab world. Secondary readings drawn from anti-colonial theorists and postcolonial studies. Cross-listed as ILVS 101, FMS 175-01 AAST 194-12, AFR 147-04, CST 10-01, LST 194-12. This course satisfies requirements for IR and is one of the ‘Introductory survey" courses for the Colonialism Studies minor. Please see their websites for more details. In English.