World's Fairs, Art, and Biennial Exhibitions

3 credits · Undergraduate

From 1850 to present. Origins of world fairs and expos, the Crystal Palace, Venice Biennale, and modern exhibitions. Principal themes: Globalization of art, colonial and decolonized thinking and art making, locality versus globality, and the commercialization of art. Offered on a graded basis only. [3] (P)