ARTH 4223 - Post-Impressionism through Abstract Expressionism

Art and visual culture from 1880 to mid-20th century, including Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Constructivism, Dada, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Places art into broader cultural, historical, social and political context, examining various discourses that shaped twentieth- century art: Modernism, impact of modern technology and science, primitivism, colonialism, and two world wars.