ARH 212 ART HISTORY OF THE MODERN WORLD
This course introduces the student to the history of world art and architecture from the 17th century to the present. We will explore the contexts in which these works were created, considering a variety of factors that influenced their production, style, meaning, authorship, patronage, and continued importance. We will pay particular attention to historical moments of revolution and reform as well as the increasing emphasis placed on art's critical function in society both culturally and politically. You will learn to think and speak analytically about visual and textual material from Baroque architecture to contemporary Japanese performance art. No prerequisite.