ARTH 3340 - Art of the United States

Institution:

The University of Texas at El Paso

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the history of American art from the colonial era to the present through the examination of paintings, sculpture, architecture and photography. Special emphasis is given to the cultural, social and historical contexts in which American art flourishes. We begin be examining the negotiations between colonial and European styles. We then move to issues of displaced populations, myths of the American landscape, transatlantic experiences of expatriate artists, conflicts between urban and rural conceptualization of the “typical” American experience, and the role of the American avant-garde after World War II. Course fee required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utep.edu

Phone Number:

(915) 747-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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