ARTH 3670 - History of Art Between World Wars

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: ARTH 1600 and ARTH 1700; or Permission of instructor

This course is an in-depth study of art, architecture, and design in the transitional period between World War I and World War II, considering art in Europe and the United States in its cultural context. Students read theoretical material and artists’ writings as well as examine political and historical events and analyze how those informed and were represented by artistic practices. A recurring theme throughout the course is art’s social and critical functions.