By the time the United States and Soviet Union emerged as superpowers after the Second World War, the utopian dreams of pre-war modernism had shattered. This course examines the art of the Cold War (1947-1991) in Europe and North America in relation to the heightened political tensions of the period.

Antirequisite(s): Museum and Curatorial Studies 3642F/G.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 from Art History 1640 or two of Art History 1641A/B, Art History 1642A/B, Art History 1644A/B, Art History 1646A/B, Art History 1648A/B, Art History 1649A/B or 1.0 essay course from Arts and Humanities, FIMS, or Social Science, or permission of the Department.

Extra Information: 3 hours: lecture, blended, or online format. Cross-listed with Museum and Curatorial Studies 3642F/G.