In recent decades, Japanese visual art has developed in manifold directions converging toward and diverging from transnational trends. This course highlights Japanese avant-gardism, women artists, environmental art, exhibitions, and post-disaster art. Media discussed include architecture, sculpture, performance, painting, and graphic design. We will investigate Japanese artistic responses to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and other historical events, the reassessment of traditional arts, artists' groups, the critique of popular culture, and artistic statements about environmental disasters. 
Days: TU TH  05:00-06:20 PM

This course is a study of art by African Americans with a particular focus on the politics of representation. Beginning chronologically with government sponsored artworks in the 1930s, students will discuss artworks created in a variety of forms including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and new media. Museum visits will be incorporated into the class activities.
Days: TU TH  11:00-12:20 PM