ARTH 318 Origin Mod Euro Art 1840-1900
This course surveys European art from 1840 - 1900, with the inclusion of comparative examples of global contemporary art. A major focus of the course is the genesis of the idea of "modernism." Emphasis is placed on how artists developed new conceptions of the social purpose of their art, as well as ways in which artist identity was manifested in specific technical practices. Students are encouraged to consider how the works of early-modernist artists might be models of creativity in the present. Prerequisites: ARTH 111 and ARTH 112, or instructor permission. Three credit hours.