This zine was designed as an exemplar for a project assigned to students in my course ARTH 385: The History of Iconoclasm, Art Theft, and Destruction. The project asks students to select one term or concept related to the course, and explore it critically and creatively in a short zine. Rather than analyzing a specific case study in isolation, the zine examines the chosen term’s meanings, stakes, and tensions across historical, ethical, or visual contexts. The goal is to move beyond dictionary definitions to explore the nuances and "gray areas" of art-related terminology, practicing the synthesis of complex theoretical ideas through the interplay of text and image.
For this exemplar, I chose to explore the concept of 'Inalienability'—the legal and philosophical principle that certain cultural objects are so central to a group's identity that they cannot be sold, transferred, or removed from the public domain.
It is best suited for 8.5" x 11" paper (US Letter), and can be printed in both color and B&W. I've also linked a guide which shows how to properly fold the zine.
**Please note, this is a double-sided zine; if you print it out, make sure to enable double sided printing as there is a works cited page on the reverse.**
Download (Color PDF) // Download (B&W PDF) // How-to-Fold Guide
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