Modern Art History

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This course is an introduction to art from the late 19th century to Postmodernism. Students study traditional, conceptual, installation, video, and performance art in terms of style, iconography, chronology, and technique. Students explore the main Modern Art movements and look at the significance and contribution it had on the political, social, and economic contexts in which they were created. Students construct original ideas and arguments, using credible sources, for the relationship Modern Art has with contemporary thought and culture. They collect relevant information on a Modern Art historical artwork to create a presentation that is tailored for a specific audience. Additionally, students articulate formal qualities using elements and principles of art and design along with conceptual analysis and the impact of media through verbal and written critiques.