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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

AHST 219 Salon to Simulacrum: Modern and Contemporary Art

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
100 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 FYWT*111 or FYWT*100

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 an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.

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