What is contemporary art? In this course, you’ll consider this question through works of art made since 1980. Hear directly from artists, architects, and designers from around the globe about their creative processes, materials, and inspiration. You’ll look at 3D–printed glass and fiber sculptures, performances in a factory and a museum, portraits (including those made with artificial intelligence) and interventions into television and video games.
What Is Contemporary Art?
What Is Contemporary Art?
This course is part of Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization
Instructors: Sophie Cavoulacos
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PB
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Reviewed on May 15, 2020
Unless you are a regular at MoMA you will learn about a wide range of artists and media that reflect a wide variety of contexts relevant to the world that we all live in.
GP
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Reviewed on Jun 15, 2020
I discovered a lot of unfamiliar artists and topic such as border. It was worth taking this. I'm glad that I was able to absorb at this online class because it's my first time online course.
CE
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Reviewed on Apr 20, 2020
Whether a fan of modern art or not, this course is really interesting and educational on how art is created, the story behind the piece, the materials, etc. Really well done by MOMA, thank you.
Recommended if you're interested in Arts and Humanities
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