Studies in Arts and Performance (380-0-1)

Topic

Art and Performance in Asian America

Instructors

Joshua Takano Chambers-Letson

Meeting Info

AM Swift Krause Studio 103: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to the history of contemporary Asian American art and performance as well as approaches to art criticism from within the field of Asian American studies. We will learn about the significant contributions that Asian/American and Asian diasporic artists have made to the history of art and performance in the US (and globally), especially from the mid-20th century to the present, with particular attention placed on feminist, queer, and trans art and performance. Artists studied may include Patty Chang, Bhasha Chakrabarty, Mark Aguhar, Nam June Paik, Wafaa Bilal, Wu Tseng, Danh Vo, Teching Hsieh, Shigeko Kubota, Kia LaBeija, Yoko Ono, Tseng Kwong Chi and Muna Tseng, Eiko and Koma, Kang Seung Lee, Oscar Yi Hou, and Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.

Learning Objectives

- an overview of the history of contemporary Asian American art and performance
- specialized study in a host of specific artists
- approaches to writing critically about contemporary art and performance

Class Materials (Required)

All materials will be available on campus - no purchases necessary.

Class Attributes

Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area