UC Irvine Extension Offers New Course in Modern Art, Architecture, Focusing on Los Angeles Influence

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of California, Irvine Extension is offering a unique class for modern art and architecture enthusiasts to learn more about the influences of the current critical era of American art as exhibited in the greater Los Angeles area. The class, titled “What is Modern: Art & Design of the 20th Century,” will be held both at the UCI Learning Center in Orange, Calif. and in the field; allowing students to study, witness and explore many examples of modern art and architecture, including the renowned Hollyhock House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The class will be held November 10 and 11.

...Students will be able to discern the similarities and differences between major modern movements in architecture and decorative arts, and will learn how late 19th century movements such as Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts were the precursors to the development of 20th century modern movements such as Art Deco, Bauhaus, International Style and mid-century Modern.