ARTH 471: Advanced Studies in Art of the United States

ARTH 471-001: Visualizing Science in the Modern World
(Fall 2018)

04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M

Music Theater Building 1008

Section Information for Fall 2018

This seminar examines the theme of visualizing science in the modern world. It will cover Western Europe and the United States, examining the ways that art and artists have represented the scientific field, as well as the ways that optical instruments, scientific theories, and technologies for discovery and knowledge-making have impacted traditional forms of art-making. Beginning with early modern Europe and concluding with post-World War II artistic movements in the United States, the course will examine linkages between art and science through a variety of lenses. Topics will include alchemy, optics, cartography, photographic experimentation, scientific theories of race and gender, popular psychology, and more.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Studies a particular area of American art, focusing on a form, such as landscape or genre painting; theme, such as nationalism, regionalism, or iconography of the family; or movement, such as American modernism. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 302 and 6 credits in art history at the 3XX level or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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