ARTH 352 Early 20th Century Art & Architecture

This course explores the significant developments in European and American art and architecture from the late 19th century through 1940. Major movements and individual artists will be discussed within their historical, social, and political contexts. Issues of particular interest will include: political ideologies of the period, the effects of revolutions/wars, primitivism, abstraction, psychoanalysis, increased mechanization, the Depression, issues of gender and race, and the central issues and debates surrounding how we define Modernism. PRQ: Junior standing, ARTH 245 or 246 or 248; or consent of instructor. Scheduled: Scheduled as needed. Meets: ANO.

Credits

3

Attributes

  • Fulfills arts requirement
  • May be used for major requirement
  • May be used for minor requirement

Distribution

A, N, O