ARTH 189: Modernism, 1840-1940: Professor Rael Lewis

ARTH 189: Modernism, 1840-1940
Prof. Rael Lewis

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Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917 -- Themes, motives
Modernism -- Art
Morisot, Berthe, 1841-1895 -- Criticism and interpretation
Artists and the theater -- France -- Paris - Exhibitions
Art -- Political Aspects -- France
Fauvism
Photomontage
Artists-Political activity
Constructivism (Art) -- Russia (Federation) -- Exhibitions