ARTH 3600 - Contemporary Art History

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Art History

Description:

This course presents a critical analysis of the themes in contemporary art in its global context from the 1980s to the present. Mediums and subjects addressed in this class will reflect the plurality of contemporary art with a heavy emphasis on race and gender. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe major monuments, artists, stylistic periods, and theories in the contemporary period and will be able to relate them to their historical context. 2. Synthesize and evaluate information relevant to works of art and architecture from primary and/or secondary sources. 3. Apply close looking skills and principles/elements of design to be able to analyze the formal qualities of works of art and architecture and situate them in their historical and cultural settings. 4. Analyze how gender and race are addressed in contemporary art. 5. Illustrate critical understanding of the discipline of art history and its methods of research. 6. Produce writing and/or oral presentations that use appropriate and relevant content to illustrate mastery over the subject and understanding of the assigned task. SP (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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