Contemporary Art in a Global Society

Students attending this seminar gain knowledge and expertise about the variety of ways contemporary visual art reflects upon, and in turn helps to shape our ideas about world cultures in a global context. The course consist of select readings, lecture-presentations, individual and group research projects and presentations, as well as regular sessions of debate and discussion focusing on a wide variety of national,ethnic and indigenous Post World War II cultural formations from around the globe. Whenever possible, the class will also incorporate visits to museums and art galleries, as well as classroom presentations by professional, guest artists.This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F