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.Tags:
Credits: 3
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