Welcome to Modern Art & Ideas! This 5-week course delves into modern and contemporary art, offering a deep exploration of various themes. Through video connections to art pieces from The Museum of Modern Art’s collection, audio interviews, and additional readings, participants will gain insights into how artists represent place, explore identity, challenge assumptions about everyday objects, and respond to societal issues. Engage in discussions and peer reviews to connect with other learners and reflect on these themes in relation to your own experiences.
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Embark on an art journey exploring themes such as Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. Engage with art pieces from The Museum of Modern Art’s collection and gain insights into the world of modern and contemporary art through this 5-week course.
Module 1: Introduction to Modern Art & Ideas - Gain a foundational understanding of modern art, explore MoMA resources, and share your background.
Module 2: Places & Spaces - Explore how artists represent places and spaces through various art pieces, including Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night and Claude Monet's Water Lilies.
Module 3: Art & Identity - Delve into the exploration of identity through art, featuring works by Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picasso, among others.
Module 4: Transforming Everyday Objects - Discover how artists challenge assumptions about everyday objects through works by Marcel Duchamp, Robert Rauschenberg, and others.
Module 5: Art & Society - Engage with art that responds to societal issues, featuring works by Dorothea Lange, Jacob Lawrence, and Martha Rosler, among others.
Module 6: Art & Society: Lesson Choices - This module provides additional lesson choices for further exploration of art and society.
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