ARTS 3550 - History of Modern Art

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 (grade of “C: or better) FILM 1005 or ARTS 1100 or MUSC 1100 or ENGL 2100 (grade of “C” or better); or consent of instructor.
A focused overview and examination of the developments, styles and artists of the period from 1870 through the late 20th Century in European and American Art. The development and execution of formal theory, its evolution and impact, and the social and expressive influences will be covered. The flow of artistic influence from the school of Paris to the New York School will be reinforced with lectures, discussions, textbook and additional readings.