ART 110 - History of 20th Century Art

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

This History of 20th Century Art course is a study and evaluation of the development of Modern Art and Artists. We will begin the course with Contemporary art and artists and then looking backwards thru time, we will trace and uncover the evolution of influences, themes, traditions and contradictions within historical, social, political, technological and religious contexts. Class lectures will include image presentations, movie/film screenings, visiting artists, active discussion, writing exercises, museum and gallery visits. Topics to be covered will include Multimedia, Video Art, Photography, Junk Sculpture,Happenings, Architecture, Installation, Assemblage and Environments, Social Realism, Pop Art, Op Art, Urban Art, Regionalism, Surrealism, Dada, the Bauhaus, de Stijl, Constructivism, Expressionism, Futurism, Fauvism, Cubism, and more as time allows.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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