AHI 247 History of Modern Art

An exploration of American and European modernism in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography and design. The course considers c. 1850 to c. 1950, from Realism to Abstract Expressionism. The class will address: (1) major stylistic and aesthetic movements, and (2) diverse interpretations of Modern Art including those defined by class, race, and gender. Intermittently, ART 247 will be offered as an interdisciplinary course, combining the study of the visual arts with examination of parallel or related concepts in other fields. These may include literature, history, women's studies, religion, philosophy or sociology. Prerequisites: AHI 208, one of: (AHI 285, 295), or permission of the instructor. Fall (L05)