[Past Event] Intersection of Art and Culture with Diane Levinson | Ryan Ranch

Course Description:

Art and culture have a profound and intricate relationship, with each influencing and shaping the other in a reciprocal manner. Art can impact and reflect cultural values, serve as a tool for cultural preservation, and provide a medium for cultural expression. This course will take a deep dive into Contemporary artists with emphasis placed on how these creators responded to their culture and social context. Artists to be discussed include Yinka Shonibare, El Anatsui, Kehinde Wiley, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Kerry James Marshall, Yayoi Kusuma, and Robert Colescott, to name just a few.