Examination of art and architecture, primarily in the United States and Europe, from WWII to the present. Painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, performance and architecture will be considered in their historical contexts alongside significant developments in art theory and art criticism.
Athena Title
Contemporary Art
Prerequisite
ARHI 2000 or ARHI 2000E or ARHI 2000H or ARHI 2300 or ARHI 2300E or ARHI 2311H or ARHI 2400 or ARHI 2400E or ARHI 2411H
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will learn to define the goals of the major movements associated with contemporary art and architecture in the United States, Europe, and other important centers, globally.
Students will learn to identify, describe, and analyze the works of key artists and architects.
Students will develop the ability to write effectively about works of art.
Students will learn to think critically, analytically, and contextually about trends in contemporary art and architecture.
Students will develop a greater capacity to identify original works of art, notable for their creative contribution to contemporary culture.
Topical Outline
Pop Art
Minimalism
Conceptual Art
Performance Art
Video Art
Earthworks
Installation Art
Institutional Critique
Postmodernism
Art in a Global Context
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
