ARTH 599: Special Topics in Art History

ARTH 599-001: Art of the 1960s
(Fall 2012)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM W

Research Hall 201

Section Information for Fall 2012

This seminar course is a close examination of the leading movements, artists and concepts that emerged during the 1960s – a revolutionary and highly influential decade in the history of art, which launched what we know today as “contemporary art.” Since many of the artists and movements in this timeframe overlap chronologically and conceptually, this course is structured around several artistic trends that challenged the definition of art and led aesthetic production in new directions. Among the critical issues to consider are: the discourse of “Modernism,” new media, alternative strategies of artistic expression, new artistic engagements with the everyday world, the re-definition of “Art,” the changing role of the artist, the “dematerialization” of the object, and the spectator as subject. Students will examine and discuss major works of art in terms of artist statements, prevalent theories of art, and critical responses. As a writing- and reading-intensive course, it promotes critical thinking and intellectual growth while also providing students with the necessary tools for assessing art since 1959 in a sophisticated and articulate manner. Ultimately, the students will gain a greater understanding of the critical issues and debates surrounding the art of this time and its lasting impact on later generations of artists. This course fulfills ARTH graduate elective.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-6

Topics vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18, Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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