American Art and Design: 1850 - 2000

For much of the 20th century, American culture, images and products led the world. The skyscraper, the coca-cola bottle, Andy Warhol’s soup cans and numerous other iconic objects became globally recognised symbols of progress, prosperity and cultural and commercial power. This course tells the story of American art and design from the early days of industrialisation to the glory years of the late 20th century. It explores the complex story of how design developed as a profession and as a leisure activity reflecting the national traditions of self-improvement and self-expression. And it investigates the growing confidence of artists and architects that ultimately led to the creation of International Modernism. The course covers principal movements from the arts and crafts, including Shaker and Aesthetic styles, to postmodernism and the work of Frank Gehry and Robert Venturi. It also includes major styles such as Impressionism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism, and major trends including streamlining, Pop and Industrial Chic.

Suitable for


Admission
£295, £250 concessions

Website
http://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson/event/3431/american-art-and-design-1850-2000-4888/

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000168?id=EVENT491805