The course examines the history of the discipline from its early years in Europe – with Futurism, Dada, Surrealism, the Bauhaus and Russian Constructivism -- to its current manifestations, including material from China, Korea, the Americas, and the Global South. Structured chronologically, students examine concepts and themes, including the role of the body as material, gender, and identity; performance as protest; as live experience in a media saturated world; and its interface with the public. Students view performances, lead seminar discussions, and complete two assignments related to course material.
