Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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HARC0360A-F09

Topics in Contemporary Art

Art, Community, Dissent
In this seminar we will focus on artistic reactions to both social and political events. We will explore responses to wars past and present, the AIDS crisis, and various themes associated with globalization. Concurrent with discussions of artistic praxis, we will think through the idea of community and the relevance of recent theoretical debates surrounding the term to current art making. Class meetings will focus on a particular thematic issue, case studies of artists or exhibitions, or on a foundational critical text. Readings will draw from critical venues like Artforum and October as well as from historical and theoretical sources. 3 hrs. Sem
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92783
Subject Code:
HARC
Course Number:
0360
Section Identifier:
A

Course

HARC 0360

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Fall 2009

HARC0360A-F09 Seminar (Vazquez)