/ART 506. Art Since 1980

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This course surveys contemporary art from 1980 to the present. By examining major themes and critical issues, this course will chart historical genealogies and continuous threads through the incredibly diverse nature of art today. Looking at traditional media, new media, performance, and socially engaged art, this course explores the nature of artistic production in the contemporary, interconnected world. Students will regularly engage primary sources, work collaboratively on interpretive projects, and complete an original research paper and presentation.