ARTS 1550 — - Art History: Modern through Contemporary
This course identifies and analyzes art after 1945 in the U.S. and prominent art centers internationally. Emphasis is placed on artists’ philosophies, art media and processes, and the role of art in society, politics and culture. Major movements in Modernism, Post-Modernism and Contemporary are addressed. Topics are presented through reading, lecture, discussion, writing, video, and museum/gallery visits. Lecture: 3 hours Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1005 (may be taken concurrently) or ENGL 1005A or ENGL 1010 (may be taken concurrently) or ENGL 1010A or English Wrtg Course Placement Course completes the following requirements: Fine Arts