LARTS 346 — Art of the United States

3 credits
Spring
Greta Berman

This class will examine some of the reasons for the artistic progress of the United States from British colony to leader of the avant-garde. In doing so, we will take a chronological look at paintings, sculpture, and architecture. This nation began its existence by looking to Europe for its inspiration, but after World War II, New York City replaced Paris as the center of the art world. We shall take advantage of New York City’s thriving and ever-changing status as leader of the avant-garde in the visual arts as well as our physical location in this city to visit museums and galleries, and supplement our knowledge by means of digital slides.