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ARTT-285 History of Modern Art

This course introduces art as a reflection of humanity-our diversity and our creative processes. The History of Modern Art will root the cultural achievements of the 20th Century in their historical settings, showing how the political, social, and economic events of the period influenced artistic creation. This course is a survey of the most important movements in Western Art from the late 19th Century to the early 21st Century. The impact of Modernism on painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media will be covered. The student will learn the major artists and the influence that each art movement has on the next generation of artists. This is an important course for those who want to understand contemporary change to modern art.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.