PADR361

This course deepens the study of the relationships between drawing, painting and hybrid material practices through principles and theories of abstraction. Historic and contemporary intersections with design and critical approaches to various global histories of abstraction will be explored including; strategies to activate cultural expression, identity politics and social activism within non-figurative art. Hard distinctions between representational and abstract approaches will be engaged critically in order to hone a distinctive and relevant contemporary visual vocabulary. Multi media research and practice will be encouraged.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland

Spring Semester