Modern Art & Ideas is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. You will look at art through a variety of themes, including Places and Spaces, Art and Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art and Society.
Modern Art & Ideas
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Modern Art & Ideas
This course is part of Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization
Instructor: Lisa Mazzola
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There are 6 modules in this course
Be introduced to some of the overall benefits of studying modern and contemporary art through accessible and relevant themes.
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1 video5 readings
Discover some of the many ways that artists represent place and take inspiration from their environment.
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12 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
See how artists create works of art to express, explore, and question identity.
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8 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Discover how artists use everyday objects to challenge assumptions about what constitutes art and how it should be made. Explore a variety of artistic and design choices, and the creative acts of inventing and transforming everyday objects.
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10 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Explore works of art created in response to the social, cultural, and political issues of their time. Gain a deeper understanding of history and contemporary society. Be encouraged to think critically about world events and how they are depicted.
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8 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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2 peer reviews
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JK
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Reviewed on May 23, 2020
Thank you very much for the experience and the possibility to learn new information about art. It was great to partecipate and I will definitely recommend to my friends and acquaintances.
BB
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2020
Very much enjoyed this course, I learned a great deal about what is encompassed in modern art, what was going on in the artist's mind when doing their art pirce, and what is considered modern art.
JC
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Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
really enjoyable and informative! Fun final assignments. Option needed on grading: Rather than an all or nothing 2 points, there should be an option of 0/1/2 points for a partial grade of 1!
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