Interprets the work of European and American artists working from the turn of the 20th century through the 1990s. Focuses on the development of style, theoretical and philosophical concerns, and social contexts of modern art movements, including Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Pop. Special topics include the impact of art criticism, the challenges of public art, the influence of non-Western art, the role of the museum, and more. Students examine artworks firsthand at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Fullfills the general education requirement in fine arts and artistic expression. [ 3 credits ]