Studies in 20th & 21st Century Art (460-0-1)

Topic

History & Theory of the Avant-Garde

Instructors

Francisco Miguel Caballero Vazquez

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Thurs 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

History and theory of the avant-garde movements around the globe, encompassing literature, visual arts, and performance arts. Conceptual approaches including the process of unmaking sense, the challenging of traditional modes of production and perception, the relationship with the literary/art markets, the relation between art and politics, the paradoxes of destruction and conservation. Guest speaks and museum visits. Collective project of timeline construction and individual research projects.

Class Materials (Required)

Course readings will be available on Canvas.