ARTH 36000 - Contemporary Art

Course Credit: 1
(ARTS, FILM)
Examines practice and theory in American and European art since approximately 1945, from abstract expressionism to current trends. Topics include the critique of modernism and representation, the emergence of new media and multimedia art forms, and the questioning of agency, identity, and audience in the contemporary art world. Readings range from contemporary criticism to historical analysis from a variety of perspectives (e.g., formal, feminist, multicultural, deconstructive). Prerequisite(s): ARTH 21600 or ARTH 22200, Junior/Senior major status; or permission of instructor