22-1120 Art in Chicago Now

This course surveys contemporary art in Chicago, facilitated through field trips to major museums, galleries, and artist studios, which may be supplemented by lectures by visiting artists and critics. Familiarity with current discourse through art publications will be stressed. A historical context will be developed through slide lectures about the recent history of Chicago art. The art market or business of art will also be discussed. Much of the class time will be conducted outside the College.

3 Credits