Many Art Worlds Are Possible

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There are many art worlds. This special topics field study course offers an expansive perspective on contemporary art where students learn about and experience art within the context of a specific location, meet artists, curators, critics, arts writers, and visit local art institutions. Locations vary based on instructor and will include Berlin, Mexico City, New York, and Chicago. For 7 weeks in the spring or fall semester students will learn about the history and context of the place that they will visit through readings, lectures, and visitors, followed by a two-week intensive visit to the area in summer or winter.