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HARC0345A-S11

Four American Artists

American Modernism: Four Masters
In this course we will examine the art and lives of four masters of American modernism: Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, Man Ray, and Joseph Cornell. While Adams and O'Keeffe projected nationalist and environmental themes in their work, Man Ray and Cornell offered a European-based Surrealist approach. Through examining these artists and the interconnections between them, we will consider photography, painting, sculpture, and film in the context of American modernist art. Questions to be considered include: what makes art modern? What is the role of national identity? How do artists work in a variety of media? What makes these artists important? 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21789
Subject Code:
HARC
Course Number:
0345
Section Identifier:
A

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HARC 0345

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Spring 2011

HARC0345A-S11 Lecture (Hoving)