2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 18, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ATH 357 - Modern Art

This course is a survey of significant activity and ideas in the visual arts from ca. 1880-1945. Focus is on the art of Western Europe with attention to changing critical perspectives. In addition, a number of themes such as gender, visuality, technology and mass media will be considered within the chronological framework. Prerequisite: ATH 121, 122, or permission of instructor. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the creative process and the role of the imagination and aesthetic judgment in works in the visual arts from ca. 1880-1945.
  2. Evaluate the scholarly work of other art historians writing about their topic of works of art from a specific period and genre.
  3. Compose a well-organized research paper that effectively communicates an understanding and knowledge of art history, including an awareness of art historical terms, concepts, and issues from the period of our focus.



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