Modern Art & Ideas is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. You will look at art through a variety of themes, including Places and Spaces, Art and Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art and Society.
Modern Art & Ideas
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Modern Art & Ideas
This course is part of Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization
Instructor: Lisa Mazzola
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Develop critical thinking to decode complex artworks—skills that translate directly to academic and professional problem-solving.
Explore how themes like Identity and Society allow artists to respond to the most urgent challenges of our modern world.
Gain exclusive "behind-the-scenes" access to the techniques and motivations of world-class artists and designers.
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TR
Reviewed on May 19, 2020
I have enjoyed this course. It's inspiring, interesting, well-structured and not overwhelming. It consist of lots of short videos, pictures, articles and references. You won't be bored!!!
JC
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
really enjoyable and informative! Fun final assignments. Option needed on grading: Rather than an all or nothing 2 points, there should be an option of 0/1/2 points for a partial grade of 1!
HB
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2020
this course was the most interesting course that I have ever had. I learned lots of special things about the artist and their artworks and it leads me to find my way in my art career. thank you.
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