MFV 803 - Graduate Seminar: Visual Arts III

This third residency seminar explores the methods, techniques and concepts that have guided Post-Modern and Contemporary Art. Topics include the concepts that led to the development of modernism itself and its impact on culture. The rapid progression and development of ideas will be discussed; including postmodern concepts, race and gender, and commodity culture. The influence of museum, collector and gallery as well as the impact of technology and the digital revolution will be explored. Students will participate in writing assignments and class discussions as well as readings, video and film viewing. Each student will produce short written papers that accompany assigned readings. (3 Credits)

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