Twentieth Century Italian Art
Course Info:
- Instructor: Andrew Smaldone
- Department: Liberal Arts
- Area: Art History
- Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 45
- Course Number (SRISA): ARTH 4204
- Course Number (Maryville University): ARTH 355
- Prerequisite: The course is open to all students. Background knowledge in modern art history is not necessary, but is helpful.
Course Description:
This course will focus on the major art movements in Italy over the last century. The course begins with an exploration of the roots of the avant-garde trends in the Nineteenth century and topics covered will range from the Divisionism to Macchiaioli; Futurism to Metaphysical painting; the abstract movement of the 30’s to the materials of Burri; the Arte Povera in the 70’s to present. Attention will be given to social, political and technological influences as well as an in-depth discussion of the relationship of the artist to the art movement.