Offers an introduction to Modernism in various media, emphasizing in particular the historical development of the visual arts from German Expressionism and Cubism to Neo-Dada and Pop Art. Readings in literature will include Proust, Beckett, Blanchot, and poets associated with various art movements. Theoretical readings range from Saussure and Freud to Adorno and Jameson. Recommend prereq., HUMN 2000. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).