ARTH 3437 - American Art (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 1-2 Lab Hours: 0
What does it mean to be ‘American’? America as an artistic, social, and political identity has been at the heart of the American experiment from the Colonial Period through the present. In this class we will examine the visual and material culture of ‘America’ and analyze its relation to philosophical, historical, social, and cultural developments since the 18th century. Attention will be given to the writings of artists and critics, as well as texts by contemporary art historians, historians, and other scholars which illustrate the variety of methodologies and interpretations that are currently being brought to bear on American art, architecture, and material culture. Students will engage in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom including lecture, discussion, research, and/or writing exercises.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in ARTH 2532 or permission of instructor.