The artist's body was increasingly used as both the subject and object of art in the twentieth century. By focusing on visual artists engaged in performance practices, we will examine the connections between time, action, and space, and the role of documentation in ephemeral forms of art. We will consider how the body became a formal medium and its impact on the theory and practice of the visual arts from the 1970s to the present. Throughout the course, we will explore the relationships between form, content, theory, practice, site, and context as well as analyze the visual, conceptual, and political effects (and possibilities) of the work. Evaluation will be based on two short papers, one research paper and presentation. Prerequisites: ArtH 101-102. Enrollment limit: 30 (expected: 20).

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