ARTH 306 - Art of the United States

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the spring semester

This course explores the art and visual culture of the United States from the American Revolution to the present day, considering the central role that artistic production and consumption played in constructing American social identities and culture. Of particular concern are the contributions of minority and marginalized groups as active agents in the development of a national culture. The course also considers issues of art and nationalism, the influence of European traditions, ideas of modernity and the modern artist in American culture, and relationships between art and material culture in American life.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite is one of the following: ARTH 100, one 200-level ARTH course, or consent of instructor.