ARTHIST 109
Shock of the Modern
Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for ARTHIST 109.
Description
Will explore the production and reception of modern art in the context of rapid social, political and technological change during the period from c.1850 to 1970. Modern art is interpreted broadly to include painting, sculpture, design, architecture, performance, photography and film. Issues such as the emergence of the avant garde, primitivism and abstraction will be studied.
Availability 2023
Not taught in 2023
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Recommended Reading
R. Brettell Modern Art 1851-1929: Capitalism and Representation (1999)
T. Eisenman Nineteenth Century Art Thames and Hudson (any edition)
H. Foster et al, Art since 1900 Thames and Hudson (any edition)
R. Hughes The Shock of the New Thames and Hudson (any edition)
R Rosenblum and H Janson 19th Century Art Abrams (any edition)
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
ARTHIST 109: 15 points
Restrictions
ARTHIST 104, 105, 141