art, modern

Paris was the epicenter of art during the latter half of the nineteenth century, luring artists from around the world with its academies, museums, salons, and galleries. Despite the city's cosmopolitanism and its cultural stature, Parisian society remained strikingly conservative, particularly with respect to gender. Nonetheless, many women painters chose to work and study in Paris at this time, overcoming immense obstacles to access the city's resources.

Contemporary art reflects the ideas of our time, and artists are the creative role models grappling with today's most timely questions. What is the nature of reality? How do we respond to a world in flux? Why do some historical events shape the way we think today, and why have some been forgotten? Explore these ideas and many more in Season Six of Art in the Twenty-First Century.

"The DVD extensively documents the sound and light works in the exhibition including audio and video recordings and installations"--Container.

Presents a chronological survey of the major movements and artists of twentieth-century Latin America, including Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America; and includes color and black-and-white illustrations.

Profiles the works of artist Keith Haring.