The Art of Our Time
The Art of Our Time outlines major developments in global visual art from the 1960s to the present, emphasizing recent theorizations by critics, historians, and artists.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.83 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Identify trends in global contemporary art from the 1960s to the present.
Assess important concepts and debates in the fields of contemporary art history and art criticism.
Combine knowledge of these topics in critical writing and in-class discussion.
Apply theoretical “tools” to produce a deeper appreciation of artworks.
Demonstrate research, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Source: UW Guide
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.83 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).
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Topics
- Globalization of the art world, postmodernism, politics, identity, technology, art market, and theoretical approaches.
Skills
- Identify trends in global contemporary art
- Assess concepts and debates in art history and criticism
- Apply theoretical tools to appreciate artworks
- Research, writing, and oral presentation
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