History of Art - Modern Korean Art & Culture

Catalog description

This course is a thematic introduction to Korean art and culture with an emphasis on modern and contemporary Korea. Pre-modern works are contextualized with respect to contemporary issues. Students learn how to conduct a comprehensive analysis of an artwork by considering the political, historical and social conditions of its time within a broader East Asian cultural framework. (Same as EALC 373 and HIST 463.) Prerequisite: An introductory course in art history at the college level, or consent of instructor. Satisfies: Goal 4 Outcome 2 (AE42) , Global Culture (GLBC)