2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ART 278 - Art and Photography in 20th Century Mexico

Same as: PHO 278  
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the contributions made by Mexican artists and photographers to twentieth century visual culture. The focus is on the “Mexican Renaissance” of the 1920s and 1930s; in particular, the revival of the fresco tradition and the effect it had on artistic production. Other topics include the print tradition, easel painting, and the development of Mexican photography.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Be able to identify major 20th century Mexican artists and photographers.
  2. Be able to identify a representative sampling of the works of the major artists and photographers.
  3. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between works of art and photography and the historical circumstances in which they were created.
  4. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the significance of the revival of public frescos in Mexico as well as the influence that revival had on the art of the United States during the 1930s.
  5. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the 20th century Mexican history and culture.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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