Art 249 - Art Since 1945:The Road to Modernism

Institution:

Allegheny College

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Description:

A topical survey of European and American art since the end of World War II. Students study thediversity of contemporary art movements and eventsthrough lectures and readings. Topics include thechanging conceptions of avant-gardism; the declineof modernism in contemporary society; the role of gender, race, and class in the evolution of post- modernist art; and the interplay between popular culture and the fine arts in post-modernism. Prerequisites: Any art history course or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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