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American Art

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San Francisco, Tues. June 4, 6:30 pm, 10 meetings

X427 (2 semester units in Art History)

An elective in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Arts

Examine American visual culture, and think critically about the United States as a multicultural, fast-moving, visually oriented and technologically advanced nation. Beginning with the indigenous cultures of the preconquest Americas, trace the country’s collective history through cultural objects, and contextually analyze works of art, craft and architecture. Discover how artists, their work, and critical and theoretical discussions functioned within specific communities and at specific moments in American history.

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