Art History: Modern Art

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Chronological survey of major movements of modern art in all media, beginning with the school of Post-Impressionists in the late nineteenth century and ending with an overview of prominent contemporary artists. Emphasis is on European and Russian art before World War II and American art after the Armory Show of 1913. Classes may visit the Museum of Modern Art and exhibitions of contemporary art in New York. Students may be required to cover museum admission fees.