THTR 475 The Avant-Garde in Art, Film and Performance
This course examines major 20th century avant-garde movements (Futurism, Cubism, Surrealism, Modernism, Post-Modernism) and their interrelated movements from the perspective of their achievements in art, film, dance, music and theatre. In double-class lecture/ discussion sessions, the ideological, political, and aesthetic dimensions of the avant-garde are explored from their earliest nineteenth century roots, through the World Wars, to our contemporary world. This interdisciplinary course is team-taught. A major research paper is required.
Cross Listed Courses
Same as
ART 475/
COMM 475