In this course, we will examine the history of women as both creators and subjects of visual art in the West. Consideration will be given to how gender is relevant to the definition, creation, and appreciation of art. Through online lectures, readings, assignments, and online discussions, students will be able to: understand and discuss the diversity of women's artistic expressions throughout history and diverse western cultures; analyze and articulate the influence that gender, race, sexual orientation, economic class and other aspects of identity have on the creation and reception of women's art forms; and assess the implications of gender on definitions of art and the writing of art history.
Textbook: Chadwick, Whitney. Women, Art, and Society. 4th ed. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2007.
All other readings will be posted online.