HA 131 — Global Modern Art 1750-1950
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
Introduces the art histories of global cultures, 1750-1950. Students think critically about the impact of cultural exchanges, modernization, and colonization, religion, politics, and societal values on art. Diverse cultural definitions of art and artists are explored, with focus on perspectives from Eurasia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific Islands.