Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

HART 570 - TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY ART

Long Title: TRENDS IN CONTEMPORARY ART
Department: Art History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This seminar will map the terrain of contemporary art as it has developed in the wake of political and theoretical engagements of the 1990's. For many critics, Contemporary Art practice has given way to the worst aspects of spectacular culture losing sight of the political, theoretical, and artistic rigor that characterized the historical and neo-avant-garde. Graduate students will be assigned 1-2 additional readings each week and prepare a final seminar paper of 20-30 pages. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: HART 349. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HART 570 if student has credit for HART 349.