AH 3010 - Topics in The History of Western Art

Credits: 3

In the last of the sequence of required courses in the history of art, students concentrate on one topic in the history of modern and contemporary art and design. Advanced studies are designed to allow students to focus intensively on themes, issues, methods, and theoretical frameworks that define twentieth and twenty-first century art and design. Lectures, readings, and assignments emphasize research, writing, and oral presentations. Topics vary from one term to another. Sample topics include: Abstract Expressionism, the Body in contemporary art, Art and War in the 20th century, and modern German art. At the conclusion of this course, students possess a deeper understanding of art historical movements, methods, and theories. Furthermore, students refine and deepen their research and writing skills—researching and writing knowledgeably on topics from the course.

Prerequisites: AH 2300 - Art History III: Fauvism Through Modern