Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - CA 117 D100

Modern Art History (3)

Class Number: 6184

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 8, 2025
    Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    GOLDCORP

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the visual arts from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Formal and thematic approaches to the arts will be introduced, with attention to the social, institutional, national, and international contexts of art. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Students with credit for CA 167 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

Readings and methods of evaluation TBA.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

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