<p>Seminar, three hours; nine hours arranged. Limited to graduate Art majors. Varied topics in the history of contemporary art. Examination of key developments in art from 1960 to present in their historical, political, and intellectual contexts. May be repeated with topic change. Letter grading.</p>

School of the Arts and Architecture

ART 201 - Contemporary Histories of Art and Cultural Theory

Contemporary Histories of Art and Cultural Theory

To closely analyze and evaluate specific works of art.

To gain historical understanding of the development of contemporary art from the 1960s to the present.

To deepen students' understanding of contemporary perspectives in art history.

To learn about the relationship between contemporary art and emancipatory movements from the 1960s to the present.

To understand of how race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomics, religion, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, and citizenship impact contemporary art.

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Contemporary Histories of Art and Cultural Theory

ART 201

4 units