Save Art History at La Trobe University

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Artists have long held a distinct position in society as critics and commentators. La Trobe University is proposing to dismantle our means to understand this critical role. At the end of 2007 La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia plans to close its Art History department, and with it will go an understanding of the important function of social and political commentary and critique. In the current world climate it is integral that we understand the place of criticism and what we are capable of as human beings.

Alongside Art History, disciplines that have been considered fundamental to western thought are being cut back: History, Philosophy, Archaeology, English. Universities should not be able to dictate what you can and cannot study. Knowledge should not be subject to financial viability. It should be a common right. Please help to save Art History and other subjects under threat. They are not only an understanding of history, but of ourselves and what contemporary society is built on.

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  • Emily Miller
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  • Trindy Oakley
  • Peter Goodin
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    • It would be an injustice to knowledge about the creative side of the human condition to lose Art History at LaTrobe.
  • Denise Miller
  • Emma Hughes
  • Claudia C Hoefs
  • Vivienne Swanson
  • Kerry Hoy
  • Paul Gardiner
  • Mary Higgins
  • Gail Laux
  • Jodie Becker
  • Barbara Paice
  • cheryl nicholls
  • Jan Smith
  • Rebecca Englezakis
  • Trish Scanlon
  • Kendal Scott
  • Pam Rowley
  • jarod
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  • Diana Gay
  • Alex Isaac
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    • This is a valuable resource that must be kept!
  • Ash Ardduc
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    • When we all thought things couldnt get any worse...
  • Rael Stanley
  • Lily Mae Martin
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    • Why would you remove it? That's ridiculious!
  • Susan Wightwick
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    • Im by no means an artist, but as the intro says, Art is our History, Look at art from the dawn of time and see what it shows us
  • Lachlan Alexander Ciddor
  • Tammy Berryman
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    • Save art history!
  • Robyn Williams
  • Julia Young
  • Marcus de Rijk
  • Kalli Karvelas
  • Fiona Wilson
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    • Art is food for the soul. Do not deny the next generation a well rounded education. We already have enough lawyers and accountants. We need more young people who can think critically.
  • Elizabeth Flynn
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    • It would be such a shame if it was closed down, because Art History is valuable to so many students, and it's information and knowledge will stay with us for a long time!
  • Doug Oldmeadow
  • Steven Zelko
  • Melda
  • Joe Hayes
  • Danielle Gardiner
  • Alison Sharpe
  • Rachael Walker
  • Ivan Zovko
  • Lauren
  • Margaret Defina
  • Daniel Neville
  • Clare Diamond
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    • I am majoring in art history. Please let me finish what I started!
  • Anthony Earl
  • Mбtyбs Kerekes
  • James B Goodin
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    • When I was a student at LaTrobe in the early 70's All History subjects were valued. It is a great shame that subjects of ongoing value are considered expedient to current fads.
  • Trevor Wood
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    • such an important asset in critical thinking. I owe art history so much