AMD 420 - Contemporary Artists

Units: 3

A survey examining the multiple worlds of the contemporary art world. Current issues, ideas, and intuitions which contribute to the shaping of today’s art are analyzed through the individual and collaborative works of African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Chicanos, feminists, gays and lesbians, “the mainstream,” and other artists. Cross-influences, dialogue and debates of the last 40 years will be emphasized. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented with field trips to museum exhibitions, public art sites, private collections, and artists’ studios. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: VSAR 420.

Satisfies GE area: CC