INTS 217 - Postmodern Art as Language of conformism:Case of Russia

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

This course introduces the students to the theory of contemporary art and performance, exploring its social, political and historical contents from a semiotic perspective. Postmodern action and performance are described in terms of cultural strategies typical of nonconformist intellectual in the late 20th century. Special attention is paid to the artist's identity issues and to recent changes in the social status of artists. Russia with its rich history of dissent is discussed as a representative case, especially as opposed to and compared with the United States and Europe. 1.00 units, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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