60-354 Critical Studies: History of Tomorrow: Art as Foresight

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This class investigates the history of art and technology. Early in the semester, we address topics such as Russian Constructivism and the Bauhaus. Tracing subsequent developments throughout the twentieth century including Afrofuturism, the course concludes with a case study of AI's impact on contemporary art. Artists under consideration include Anicka Yi, Wangechi Mutu, Ian Cheng, Cory Arcangel, Refik Anadol, and John Akomfrah. The history of "no tomorrow" and various depictions of apocalypse also enrich our discussions.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2026

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