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ARHA278

Art and the American Identity
ARHA278 FA

Crosslistings: AMST216

Not Currently Offered

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: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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