In this popular online class, you will explore a range of art movements on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on work produced before and after the Second World War. You will examine what triggered new artistic styles by considering social, political and economic contexts, while also looking back at earlier movements to understand their influence on modern and contemporary art. In later terms, you will explore American and Scandinavian art, including key artists and cultural perspectives. Term 1: Western Art 1900 - 1950: From Past to Present Term 2: American Art: From Past to Present Term 3: Scandinavian Art: From Past to Present This course is delivered online via Zoom.