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Apr 20, 2024
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ARTH 250 - History of Modernist and Contemporary Art 3 hours
This course will present a history of modern art in Europe and the United States by surveying major movements and highlighting important moments of aesthetic development from the late 19th century to the present. The semester goal is to create a coherent context within which to introduce, through lectures and readings, artists and themes, while recognizing the diverse character of the art of this period. We will examine popular movements such as Impressionism, well-known periods such as Abstract Expressionism, and redefining types of art known as performance, body, and earthworks. In addition, we will explore how the art of the past 150 years was often produced by men and women reacting to events or conditions occurring in their lifetimes, such as world wars or sexual liberation. The class emphasizes painting and sculpture but will include some discussion of photography, design, mixed media, ready-made, and other types of art produced during this era.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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