ART 2210 - Modern and Postmodern

A survey of Western art examining artistic theory and practice from the 15th to the 21st century. Object, images, sites, and structures are explored within their cultural, political, religious, economic, and aesthetic contexts. A variety of visual and theoretical methods of analysis are explored to consider how past ideas might still shape today’s visual environment. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Artistic Theory and Practice Category.

Credits: 3 hours