ART 254 Contemporary Art in Washington: Objects and Issues
This course will make use of public collections in metropolitan Washington to grapple with the most important issues in contemporary art. Six case studies of art objects will provide lenses through which to view the major themes and contributors of art-making in America. These themes include political and visual representation, the roles and gestures of the artist, and the place of monuments and monumental figures. The course will regularly include field trips, live broadcasts, and digital studio visits with contemporary artists wherever possible.