Spanish Culture Through Art

Catalog description

This course explores concepts of diversity and social responsibility in Spanish culture through the study of its artistic production. A main focus will be on exploring how artists represent and reflect on the most relevant social and cultural processes of the Spanish civilization through their art. This course also examines the impact other cultures have left in Spain throughout its history of migrations, focusing on cultural diversity. Students will investigate and reflect on the role of art as an agent to promote a sense of identity, awareness, and social responsibility in Spanish society. As students develop critical thinking and language skills - with an emphasis on written proficiency - they will explore architecture, painting, sculpture, music, performance, film, and mass-media in their social and cultural contexts from the origins of Spanish culture to the twenty-first century. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or SPA 221 or placement based on UW System Placement Test scores. Offered Occasionally.