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Introduction to Modern Art: Impressionism to World War II

ART-40472

After the decline of Impressionism, a wealth of European and American artists and movements start to appear not adhering to standard categories.  In the 7th installment of our 9-part Art History series, we explore the paths of the post-Impressionists and uncover the origins of modern architecture, sculpture, painting, and design.

Among the Modern Art styles and movements discussed are:

  • Art Nouveau
  • Fauvism
  • Expressionism
  • Cubism
  • Futurism
  • De Stijl
  • Dada
  • New Objectivity
  • Surrealism
  • early movements of Abstraction

The stylistic and philosophical characteristic of each movement or individual are investigated and integrated into the broader framework of intellectual history.


Quarter Offered: Summer Quarter (live remote)
Course Fee: $95
Prerequisite: none; open to all students
Questions: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.

FOR SUMMER 2020: This course has been adapted to be taught live remotely via Zoom during scheduled meeting times. Please see below for schedule details.

Course Information

1.00 unit
TBD
Notes: Fulfills 1 unit towards the art history requirement for the Art & Creative Process Certificate. Recommended text: Gardner's Art Through the Ages: A Concise History by F. Kleiner and C. Mamiya

Course sessions

Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.