Dec 04, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

AH 227 History of Modern Craft and Design: 1915-Present

(4 Credits)
This class explores the movements and styles that developed during the 20th century in American and European decorative arts, craft, and design. Some of these are Bauhaus, Art Deco, Streamline, International Style, and Contemporary Craft. The social, political, and artistic causes as well as the innovators and practitioners of these styles are studied as well. The impact of technological developments and social change on the art are studied.

Prerequisite: AH 111 or AH 112 are recommended.