ARTH 3201 History of Contemporary Art
Discipline(s): Art History
Credits: 3
Available: summer session one 2025
Instructor: Pietro Gaglianò, Tiziana Landra
Course Type: Fine Arts
Taught in: English
Course Fee: TBA
Course Description
The end of the 1950s brought about new directions in artistic practices and beliefs. The role of the artist in society changed significantly with the advent of Pop Art, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Performance Art, Installation Art, and many other artistic movements of the second half of the 20th century. Starting with a review of the formative artistic ideas, that led up to these new directions, this course will take a close look at the art of today. This inquiry is of absolute importance for artists wishing to understand the challenges faced in the 21st century. Students consider art theory as a way to become inspired and autonomously creative thinkers and will do several writing assignments in conjunction with topical readings.