AH 212 – CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE GLOBAL VILLAGE

The course begins by examining the art of the 1980’s as providing the backdrop to contemporary trends. It then moves on to analyze art in a series of themes that have been widespread in artistic practice – time, place, identity, the body etc.

The scope of the course is overtly multicultural comparing and contrasting ethnic approaches. The course finishes with the students organizing their own virtual exhibition of contemporary art.

Pre-requisites: A 100-level Art History course or permission of the instructor.

This course satisfies the information literacy and oral presentation requirements.

This course may include a field trip to the Biennale in Venice.