ART 434 - Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art

Description:
A study of the relationship between art, modernity, and identity in Latin America from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Themes include representations of religion, race, class, and gender, and artistic responses to colonialism and nationalism.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Distinguish and analyze the variety of techniques and formal visual elements of individual works of art in different media.
Evaluate and interpret various works of art in relation to the context and historical background in which they were created.
Identify, define and differentiate the various styles that most clearly express the ideals and values of Latin American societies from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
Identify artists, titles of works, stylistic period and significance of major works of art and architecture.
Define and correctly use artist terms relevant to the artistic periods studied.
Synthesize, summarize and assess information from a variety of sources regarding concepts that define and distinguish the movements and traditions in Latin American art.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/06/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.