ART 395 - Art in Contemporary China

Institution:

Reed College

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Full course for one semester. This course explores Chinese cultural identity as expressed in global economies of art production and performance. We will study a dynamic field of artistic activity that touches on many central issues informing cultural identity in Maoist-era (1949-1976) and contemporary China: globalization and transnational formations; political ideology and censorship; the body, gender, and sexuality; and the impact of market forces and art-world institutions on the art scenes in Beijing and Shanghai. Along the way, we will question the status of the image: how is identity differently shaped and expressed in painting, photography, sculpture, and experimental arts such as performance and video Participants will conceive and design a thematically based exhibition of works produced since the mid-20th century. Prerequisite: Art 201 or consent of the instructor. Conference. Not offered 2009-10.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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