Brief History of Art from Latin America during the 20th century - Part I & II

2-part course. Each part contains six classes (twelve classes in total). They can be taken together (I & II) or separately. Part I will run from 8 March- 12 April. Part II will run from 26 April - 31 May. To see the full schedule click "Read More" below. 

This course will provide you with an overview of the key historical elements that shaped the art scene from Latin America over the 20th century. Each class is driven by active student participation, stimulating debate and group discussion. We will study over 100 works of art from artists such as Tarsila do Amaral, Wifredo Lam, Lygia Pape, Belkis Ayon, Frida Kalho, Cildo Meireles, Marta Minujin, Cecilia Vicuña, Doris Salcedo, Carmen Herrera, Gyula Kosice, Remedios Varo, Adriana Varejao, among many others.

Art historian Daniela Galán will guide a critical discussion of the patterns, dissonances, similarities, and tensions that determined the construction and…