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Art of the Twentieth Century

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2110 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2110
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This lecture course examines the development of twentieth-century painting and sculpture as well as the newer mediums of photography, video, and performance. Students will learn about specific works and major movements in art through formal (visual), critical, and historical analyses. We will also interrogate ideas about authorship, originality, and myths of the artist.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y02-2110

General Ed Requirements

The Arts

Enrolled / Capacity

29 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

John Tyson

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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