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Dec 21, 2024
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ARTH 195 - Introduction to Contemporary Art3 hours
Looking at art made primarily during your lifetime, we will investigate what contemporary art is, especially the prevalence of technology, themes related to sex and sexuality, and materialism by looking at and talking about some of the most well-known artists, such as Takashi Murakami animated a Kanye West video and Eduardo Kac crossed the genes of a jellyfish with a rabbit and created a bunny that glows in the dark. Many artists create controversial art through the materials they use-such as encrusting a human skull with diamonds (Damien Hirst) making it the most expensive art work ever made or affixing elephant dung to a painting of the Madonna (Chris Ofili). Still other artists make art that addresses contemporary issues: Vik Muniz photographs people who must forage garbage dumps in order to survive and Betsy Damon makes art that purifies water. Assignments include an art review, short papers, and discussions. This class also features on-campus events such as an art opening, an art class critique, and artist lecture. There are also additional opportunities to attend an art fair, a field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art, and art events in the city. No art or art history background is needed for this course-it is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to look at the images around them and understand their impact on society and themselves.
May not be taken concurrently with ARTH 419 - Contemporary Art Capstone .
Prerequisite(s): Junior and senior art or art history majors must have permission of instructor to enroll.
This course will satisfy the fine arts core area requirement.
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