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A Social History of Contemporary Art COURSE DESCRIPTION This introductory undergraduate survey lecture course will provide an overview of artworks from 1960 to the present. The course will stress the interpretation of artistic production within its historical, political, social, cultural and theoretical frameworks, and the changing role of the artist in society. The course will give you an introduction to contemporary art, art historic terminology, philosophy, architecture, music, film, and politics. We will look at slides, books, view video sequences, and listen to audio bits. Outside of class you will surf the internet to look at net.art, and to find relevant websites for your research. |