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    The Mod Squad: Touring Modernist Los Angeles

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    The resurgence of interest in Modernism has brought a steady stream of notoriety to California. Although few realize that Modernism, as a movement, actually began in 1880's Europe in an attempt to forge new artistic expression free from the constraints of historicism and tradition. This course explores the origins of Modernism, while touring relevant architecture of Los Angeles. Beginning with its British roots, course reviews major movements linked to Modernism including Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, De Stijl, Bauhaus, and the International Style. Course examines how California came to serve as Modernism's most prolific postwar laboratory; the materials, forms, and philosophies that distinguish California modernism from Modernist architecture and design elsewhere; and who were the modern masters responsible for giving this region its signature form and legacy. Tours include special access to classic examples of California Modernism in architecture and furniture design, as well as examples of contemporary work influenced by the modernism era. 1st meeting at Otis; all other meetings by itinerary.Prerequisite: None


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    Course Details
    Course Code: XINT7020
    Meetings: 6
    Credit Hours: NC
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