Art History 278 - Winslow Homer to Jackson Pollock:The Rise of Modernism in America

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

American Studies This course concentrates on early 20th-century artists and art movements in the United States, from the emergence of photography to the rise of abstract expressionism. What do artists and critics mean when they talk about realism and abstraction? How have artists understood their work as modern? What responses have they had to social injustice and war? Topics include modernity and nationalism; the roles and representation of technology in art; exhibitions and cultural propaganda; artistic identity and gender roles; public art, murals, and social activism.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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