AHT 322 Art and Ecology
The natural world has been a constant source of observation and inspiration for artists. Alongside an increasing ecological consciousness, a variety of ethically and socially engaged art practices have emerged in the late 20th century and early 21st century that respond to ecological pressure. This course looks at the changing narratives and perception of nature through the history of landscape art, land art, environmental art, and eco-feminist art. Students will explore productions from western and non-western practitioners who use a wide range of mediums such as photography, sculpture, installation and performance, to address contemporary entanglements of nature and culture in the planetary age.