Module #1 Introduction to Modern Art in the Americas Overview of the course, historical context, and key themes in modern art in the Americas
Module #2 Early 20th-Century Vanguards:Mexico and the United States Exploring the early 20th-century avant-garde movements in Mexico and the US, including the Mexican Muralist movement and American Regionalism
Module #3 Cubism and Its Influence in the Americas The impact of Cubism on modern art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Diego Rivera and Stuart Davis
Module #4 Surrealism and the Americas The Surrealist movement in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Frida Kahlo and Roberto Matta
Module #5 Abstract Expressionism:The New York School The development of Abstract Expressionism in the US, including the work of artists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning
Module #6 Abstract Expressionism:Latin American Perspectives The response to Abstract Expressionism in Latin America, including the work of artists such as Jesús Rafael Soto and Lygia Clark
Module #7 Pop Art in the Americas The rise of Pop Art in the US and its influence in Latin America, including the work of artists such as Andy Warhol and Antonio Dias
Module #8 Op Art and Geometric Abstraction The development of Op Art and Geometric Abstraction in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Bridget Riley and Jesús Rafael Soto
Module #9 Conceptual and Performance Art The emergence of Conceptual and Performance Art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Joseph Kosuth and Ana Mendieta
Module #10 Feminist Art in the Americas The development of Feminist Art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Judy Chicago and Liliana Porter
Module #11 Chicanx and Latinx Art The contributions of Chicanx and Latinx artists to modern art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Diego Rivera and Judithe Hernández
Module #12 African American Art in the Americas The contributions of African American artists to modern art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Romare Bearden and Norman Lewis
Module #13 Indigenous Art in the Americas The contributions of Indigenous artists to modern art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as T.C. Cannon and Helen Hardin
Module #14 Queer Art in the Americas The contributions of LGBTQ+ artists to modern art in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Keith Haring and Feliciano Centurión
Module #15 Street Art and Graffiti The development of Street Art and Graffiti in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Os Gêmeos
Module #16 Digital Art and New Media The emergence of Digital Art and New Media in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and María Evelia Marmolejo
Module #17 Contemporary Art in the Americas An overview of contemporary art trends in the Americas, including the work of artists such as Eugenio Espinoza and Marta Minujín
Module #18 Case Study:The Art of the Mexican Revolution An in-depth examination of the art of the Mexican Revolution, including the work of artists such as Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco
Module #19 Case Study:The New York School An in-depth examination of the New York School, including the work of artists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning
Module #20 Case Study:The São Paulo Biennial An examination of the São Paulo Biennial, a key event in the development of modern art in Latin America
Module #21 Art and Politics in the Americas The intersection of art and politics in the Americas, including the role of art in social movements and political activism
Module #22 Art and Identity in the Americas The role of art in shaping and reflecting identity in the Americas, including issues of race, gender, and nationality
Module #23 Art and Technology in the Americas The intersection of art and technology in the Americas, including the use of new media and digital tools in artistic practice
Module #24 Art and the Environment in the Americas The role of art in addressing environmental issues in the Americas, including climate change, conservation, and sustainability
Module #25 Art and Globalization in the Americas The impact of globalization on art in the Americas, including the role of international biennials and art markets
Module #26 Art and Education in the Americas The role of art education in shaping the development of modern art in the Americas, including the work of key art schools and institutions
Module #27 Curating Modern Art in the Americas The challenges and opportunities of curating modern art in the Americas, including issues of representation, diversity, and cultural sensitivity
Module #28 Collecting Modern Art in the Americas The role of collectors and collections in shaping the development of modern art in the Americas, including the work of key collectors and institutions
Module #29 Preserving and Conserving Modern Art in the Americas The challenges of preserving and conserving modern art in the Americas, including issues of materials, techniques, and cultural heritage
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Modern Art Movements in the Americas career
