Howdy, Summer People

Jeff Koons (American, b. 1955). Michael Jackson and Bubbles, 1988. Ceramic. 42 x 70 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.

Okay, here we are. It's July. Let's have some fun.

What you already lost your syllabus? Not to worry, for here it is. Behold, the power of the internet!

Here's a link to a nice blog on contemporary art by Illustrator Kim DeMarco. It gives a quick sense of the crazy breadth of the contemporary art world.

Notes on The 20th Century "Golden Age"

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Final Question and Images

1. Memorize artist, date, title of the 3 images below.
2. Use the images to structure a discussion of the development of art, culture, and technology in the 20th century.
3. Use the readings, documentary, and discussion to support your observations.

Final Countdown

The final exam is Wednesday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. in our regular room. It will be two parts--

1. Timeline -- Part 2. Click to see printable version.

2. An essay asking you to use 3-4 images to relate the theme of "the self" to art, culture, and technology in the 20th/21st century. We'll discuss the images next week.

I'll post my lecture notes and some images this weekend/next week.
Do the reading. Review the reading. There's lots of good stuff in there to help you sound brilliant.

Special Guest Star-- Warren Hedges!

Here's a link to Warren's Website- Immanent Domain-good stuffs.

New Capa photos!

NYTimes article on Times

Reading Schedule For Remainder of Term

Midterms will be back on MONDAY, May 11.

Hughes Chapter 7 & Hobsbawm 257-286 by Wednesday, May 13

Hobsbawm 287-343 Hughes Chaps 5 & 6 (212-227, 237-255, 265- 268, 269-285) by Wednesday, May 20

Hobs 500-521, Hughes Chapter 8 by Wednesday, May 27

Hobs 558-585 by Wednesday, June 3