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Academic Year 2000/2001

Art and the American Identity
ARHA 278 FA
Crosslistings:
AMST 216

This course will discuss issues of self-definition of the artist in America and the nature of his/her audience. The study will center on the history and historiography of the visual arts in the United States from 1776-1913.

MAJOR READINGS

Neil Harris, THE ARTIST IN AMERICAN SOCIETY: THE FORMATIVE YEARS John W. McCoubrey, AMERICAN ART 1700-1960: SOURCES AND DOCUMENTS Lillian Miller, PATRONS AND PATRIOTISM...

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two papers; take-home exam

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Previous course work in art history or American studies required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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