ARTS 449 - Matisse’s Modernism

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4 HU

New course added 08.05.15.

Although Henri Matisse was one of the twentieth century’s most iconic artists, he remains an art-historical enigma; there is surprisingly little agreement as to how his work should be interpreted, and what, ultimately, its contribution to modernism amounted to. In this class, we will examine Matisse’s work in relation to the critical texts-including the artist’s own writings-that have circumscribed it, confronting issues fundamental to twentieth-century art, including gender, race, and the legacy of French colonialism.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: D. Marcus
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes