This course, taught in French, explores the lives, contexts, and artwork of a variety of French artists. Through readings, discussions, and analytical activities we will contemplate together larger questions of what constitutes a work of art, what it means to create art, and how identities and communities influence the creative process. Online resources will grant us access to artwork produced in France, while excursions to exhibitions and performances in the Colorado Springs and Denver area will help us encounter artistic productions more directly. The course will culminate in each student’s creation of a work of art accompanied by a written reflection on their piece and the creative process. (Creative Processes designation pending)
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