FAH 222 - Contemporary Art

An exploration of contemporary trends in the visual arts and of the role of the artist in society from 1945 to the present with emphasis on American art. Areas of study will include Abstract Expressionism, Pop art, Minimalism, Conceptualism, Earthworks, Neo-expressionism, video, performance art, Post-modernism, and the breaking of traditional media boundaries.

Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST)

Four credits.