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3.00 Credits
Advanced studies of focused issues in art from the period between the 17th century and the present. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: Three courses in the fine arts or humanities, including at least one art history course; sophomore standing or above. Further prerequisites may be added according to topic. 3 credits. (IRR)
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The decades since World War II have been a time of extraordinary freedom and exploration in architecture and the most intense period of building in the history of the planet. In what direction is architecture headed This course considers this question and related issues by examining recent and current architecture of Europe, the Western hemisphere, and the Far East. Prerequisites: Three courses in the fine arts or humanities, including at least one art history course; sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (IRR)
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Investigates painting, photography, graphic art, sculpture, and film aligned with the Mexican, Cuban, and Nicaraguan revolutions. This course will consider definitions of revolutionary art, relationships between government cultural policy and artistic creation, ways in which artists contribute to the construction of revolutionary society, and the viability of 20th-century Latin American revolutionary art. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, including one art history course; sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (IRR)
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This course may be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts; sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (IRR)
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The course investigates painting, photography, graphic art, sculpture, architecture, and film aligned with 20th century revolutions in Latin America. The Mexican, Cuban, and Nicaraguan Revolutions all led to the social and political restructuring of their respective countries, and their repercussions were felt internationally. Art and cultural institutions in all three countries were of necessity part of the revolution. This course will consider definitions of revolutionary art, relationships between political policy and artistic creation, ways in which artists contribute to the construction of revolutionary society, and the viability of 20th century Latin American revolutionary art. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts, including one art history course; sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (IRR)
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Advanced studies of focused issues in the history of architecture and architectural theory. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: Three courses in the fine arts or humanities, including at least one art history course; sophomore standing or above. Further prerequisites may be added according to the topic. 3 credits. (IRR)
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Advanced studies of focused issues in the history of architecture and architectural theory. Specific course topic varies. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Prerequisites: Three courses in the fine arts or humanities, including at least one art history course; sophomore standing or above. Further prerequisites may be added according to the topic. 3 credits. (IRR)
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Examines the art and architecture of Washington, D.C., and its major institutions. Emphasizes understanding the architecture and art of the capital city as expressions of the political, social, and moral values of the nation and of Western culture in general. Lectures and related class tours explore three major categories of Washington's visual cultural environment: museum highlights; public sculpture, monuments, and memorials; and architecture. Assignments encourage the study of various objects and sites from a critical perspective and give each student the opportunity to conduct primary research at select Washington libraries and archives. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts; sophomore standing or above. Offered only through the Washington Semester Program. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
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Critically examines the significance of museological practice today; explores different museological strategies in conjunction with the history of collecting and exhibiting; and examines the limitations on what can be exhibited in a museum. Whether museums operate as homogenizing institutions is also addressed. In addition, in collaboration with the Handwerker Gallery, incorporates a practical component to introduce students to museographical ideas. Prerequisites: Three courses in art history; sophomore standing or above. 3 credits. (IRR)
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Introduces various elements in the management of museums and galleries, focusing on the practical application of policies and procedures necessary to establish and maintain intellectual and physical control of museums and their collections. This course combines lecture, discussion, demonstrations, and field trips with hands-on projects in the Handwerker Gallery. Topics vary per offering and will include aspects of administration, object handling, physical care, recording, and the study of museums and their collections. Prerequisites: Three courses in art history; junior standing or above. 3 credits. (IRR)
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