Contemporary Art Seminar

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This seminar is a theory course that gives the student an understanding of the current theory, practice, and discourse in art. This course presents the systematic and practical application of a wide variety of art historical and theoretical concepts in fine art. Through readings, discussions, field trips, papers, and student presentations of individual research, the student becomes conversant with the defining issues that have shaped contemporary art. Stress is placed on the student’s development of a diverse and global view of the key issues and trends in art theory and studio practice since World War II.