ARTH 361

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Credit: 3 hours.

This class investigates the history of contemporary art, examining the key issues, institutions, and events that have shaped how and where contemporary art is made, displayed, encountered, and critiqued. Attention will center on the artistic and political engagements that inform contemporary practices, from the legacies of twentieth century artmaking to the fluctuations of global financial markets to artist responses to topics such as human rights crises and ecological disasters. Readings and discussions will also explore influential cultural centers in today’s global art world, including Beirut, Lagos, New York, and Shanghai.

Prerequisite: No prerequisites, but students are encouraged to take ARTH 242 - Modern Art prior to ARTH 361 - Contemporary Art.

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