VM 213 - History of Western Art IV: Post- World War II

Institution:

Emerson College

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Description:

Chronological study of Western contemporary art after World War II, starting with Abstract Expressionism. Considers the major styles, works, and artists, investigating numerous forms of European and American contemporary art, and their attendant criticism, in a broad contextual framework. Among the movements studied are: Pop Art, Minimalism, New Realism, Postmodernism, Conceptualism, Neo- Expressionism, Graffiti, Photorealism, Earth Works, and Performance Art. Fulfills the Aesthetics perspective of the General Education requirements. (Semester varies)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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