Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 University Catalog 
    
2019-2020 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

AHST 219 Salon to Simulacrum: Modern and Contemporary Art



3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

Treatment of major developments in the visual arts from Impressionism and Fauvism down to Earthworks, Happenings, and Performance Art. Emphasis on participation and on development of descriptive and critical writing skills. Exposure to different theoretical approaches. Lectures, sound clips, short films, and museum visits.

Prerequisites COMP*099E or COMP*101D

Priority enrollment to Film & Media Studies, Film & Video, Film & Animation, Design, Art & Technology, and Photo & Film Media.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.

This course is equated with the following courses: LAAH*120, AHST*103, AHST*219