ARTH 367: Contemporary Art

Course Description

The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the history of contemporary art. This course will analyze developments in the visual and performing arts and art theory from the 1950s to the current moment. Western (American, European) art will be considered alongside that of other international regions of the world. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between contemporary art and the social and political contexts and changes that mark this period. As part of this course, students will become familiar with the contemporary arts scene in Detroit. (OC).