AH 215 - American Art History

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. What does it mean to be an American artist This course introduces students to the study of American art, from its origins until the present day including painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography. Selected topics and artists are explored in relation to the changing aesthetic, political, and cultural climate of the United States. Topics to be examined include: the rise of landscape painting and the notion of America as the New Eden; the question of national identity and connections with European art; the portrayal of African-Americans and Native-Americans in American art; the relation between "high" and "low" American culture; women artists in the United States; the impact of the CoWar and the fl ight to suburbia on artistic identity and production. Offered fall or spring semester.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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