The traditional western art history canon omits numerous artists whose contributions to the art world are staggering. Moving from the renaissance to contemporary art, we will look at female, queer and nonbinary, and artists of color through a survey of the non-traditional canon.
We will also discuss the reasons access was restricted for artists of these groups, and the major movements that they became a part of. We will move right into the contemporary sphere, discussing current artists as well.
Instructor: Jennifer Gagliardi
Bio: Jennifer is an academic focusing on film/media studies along with the way art is displayed and interacted with in the museum space. She worked in film studies for her BA and then moved into Art History and Criticism, graduating with her MA form Stony Brook University in 2017. Jennifer also completed a Cultural Studies Certificate with the university, which helped further inform her work. For her MA thesis, Jennifer considered interactive spectatorship in media studies, emphasizing the intersection of video art and photography. She currently teaches courses at Pratt Institute and St. Joseph's College, while also working as assistant gallerist at Julia Martin Gallery. Throughout her teaching and guide experience, Jennifer works to emphasize practices of looking, leading viewers through an interactive experience.
** Classes are transferrable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **