Module #1 Introduction to Art and Identity in the Americas Course overview, exploring the intersection of art and identity in the Americas, and setting the stage for the course.
Module #2 Pre-Columbian Art and Identity Examining the art and cultural practices of ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica, the Andes, and other regions of the Americas.
Module #3 Colonialism and the Erasure of Indigenous Identities Analyzing the impact of European colonization on indigenous cultures and identities in the Americas.
Module #4 African Diasporic Identities in the Americas Exploring the experiences and cultural expressions of people of African descent in the Americas, from slavery to freedom.
Module #5 The Birth of Latin American Art:19th and Early 20th Centuries Discussing the emergence of a distinct Latin American art movement, including the work of artists such as José María Velasco and Tarsila do Amaral.
Module #6 Mexican Muralism and the Politics of Identity Examining the role of art in shaping national identity in Mexico, focusing on the work of Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and José Clemente Orozco.
Module #7 The Harlem Renaissance and African American Identity Analyzing the cultural and artistic flowering of the Harlem Renaissance, including the work of Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Aaron Douglas.
Module #8 The Rise of Abstract Expressionism and Identity Politics Exploring the intersection of art and identity in the post-war era, including the work of artists such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning.
Module #9 Chicanx Art and the Civil Rights Movement Discussing the role of art in the Chicanx movement, including the work of artists such as César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and the Chicano art collective, Los Four.
Module #10 Feminist Art and Identity in the Americas Examining the contributions of feminist artists to the development of art and identity in the Americas, including the work of Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, and Marta Minujín.
Module #11 Queer Identities and Artistic Expression Analyzing the intersection of art and queer identities in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Keith Haring, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and Juan Sánchez.
Module #12 Indigenous Resurgence and Contemporary Art Exploring the contemporary art practices of indigenous artists in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Rebecca Belmore, and Wanda Nanibush.
Module #13 African Diasporic Identities in Contemporary Art Examining the contemporary art practices of artists of African descent in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Kerry James Marshall, Wangechi Mutu, and Mickalene Thomas.
Module #14 Urban Art and Identity in the Americas Discussing the role of urban art in shaping identity and community in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Shepard Fairey.
Module #15 Digital Art and Identity in the Americas Exploring the intersection of digital art and identity in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Marisa Olson, and Jacolby Satterwhite.
Module #16 Art and Activism in the Americas Analyzing the role of art in social and political activism in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Ai Weiwei, Doris Salcedo, and Tania Bruguera.
Module #17 Transnational Identities and Artistic Expression Examining the intersection of transnational identities and artistic expression in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Guillermo Kuitca, Beatriz Milhazes, and Liliana Porter.
Module #18 Decolonizing the Canon:Revisiting Art Historical Narratives Discussing the need to decolonize art historical narratives and canon, and examining alternative perspectives and approaches.
Module #19 Curating Identity:Exhibitions and Museums in the Americas Analyzing the role of museums and exhibitions in shaping our understanding of art and identity in the Americas.
Module #20 Art and Identity in the Age of Social Media Exploring the impact of social media on the production, dissemination, and reception of art and identity in the Americas.
Module #21 Case Study:Art and Identity in Brazil In-depth examination of art and identity in Brazil, including the work of artists such as Tarsila do Amaral, Hélio Oiticica, and Adriana Varejão.
Module #22 Case Study:Art and Identity in the Caribbean In-depth examination of art and identity in the Caribbean, including the work of artists such as Wifredo Lam, Edouard Glissant, and Gerardo Mosquera.
Module #23 Case Study:Art and Identity in the United States In-depth examination of art and identity in the United States, including the work of artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold, and Kerry James Marshall.
Module #24 Case Study:Art and Identity in Canada In-depth examination of art and identity in Canada, including the work of artists such as the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, and Rebecca Belmore.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Art and Identity in the Americas career
