ARTH 287 - Art of the 1980s

3 hours

The unique era of the 1980s, from the beginning of MTV and videos and widespread computer use, to the Reagan era, “me” decade, and Generation X, this course will examine the art movements of that era such as Identity Art (which focuses on the ethnic origin of the artist), Neo-Expressionism (which focuses on the national identity of the artist) , and Appropriation Art (which focuses on art that uses other artwork or cultural elements as a foundation).

This course satisfies the fine arts core area requirement.

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

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ARTH 287 - Art of the 1980s