From stirring battlefield paintings to protest songs that echo through generations, art has long been intertwined with the history of war and peace. In this thought-provoking four-hour course, explore how life imitates art and art imitates life, and the powerful role both have played in shaping public perception, inspiring action, and even influencing the course of conflicts. Journey through the works of visual and musical artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries, discovering how creative expression has at times fueled patriotic fervor and, at other times, become a rallying cry for peace.

Your guide is a talented OTOW resident artist who has frequently used his own work as a voice against war and in service of political expression- always with the intention of fostering harmony, understanding, and healing. This is more than a history lesson; it is an invitation to see the arts as a mirror, a megaphone, and a bridge between worlds.