ART & SOCIETY IN THE INDUSTRIAL AGE

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This course will primarily explore 19th century art in Europe with a look at the United States, from the perspective of their evolving modernity. The significance of the Industrial Revolution and the ensuing political upheavals of both continents will be closely studied through the visual imagery of artistic production. Further, the impact of emerging art theory will be analyzed by reading primary sources in the way of the artists' personal manifestos alongside contemporary critiques of the day. Prerequisite: Completion of an English sequence (4 credits)