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Listed in: Art and the History of Art, as ARHA-145 | European Studies, as EUST-145 | Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies, as SWAG-145
Formerly listed as: ARAH-45 | EUST-59
Natasha Staller (Section 01)
(Offered as ARHA 145, EUST 145, and SWAG 145) This course will explore the self-conscious invention of modernism in painting, sculpture and architecture, from the visual clarion calls of the French Revolution to the performance art and earthworks of "art now." As we move from Goya, David, Monet and Picasso to Kahlo, Kiefer and beyond, we will be attentive to changing responses toward a historical past or societal present, the stance toward popular and alien cultures, the radical redefinition of all artistic media, changing representations of nature and gender, as well as the larger problem of mythologies and meaning in the modern period. Study of original objects and a range of primary texts (artists’ letters, diaries, manifestos, contemporary criticism) will be enhanced with readings from recent historical and theoretical secondary sources.
Limited to 50 students. Spring semester. Professor Staller.
If Overenrolled: At the end of pre-registration, instructor will randomly select students to achieve equal numbers from each class.