Junior Scene Editor Sophie Schwarz says "Definitely take this if you are looking to learn more about art history fundamentals while looking at pieces that changed the trajectory of modern art!"
For their Spring 2026 course recommendations, the student newspaper Student Life provided a glowing endorsement of Introduction to Modern Art, Architecture, and Design, which will be taught by Dr. John Klein. In the words of Junior Scene Editor Sophie Schwarz:
"Through analyzing modernism, its legacy, and the various creations that came about from the mid-19th century to present, this course combines analysis of modern artwork and its broader societal implications. It is taught in a lecture format, but is supplemented with a discussion section. Fun fact: the Kemper Art Museum brings out Picasso’s “La Bouteille de Suze” when this class is taught. Definitely take this if you are looking to learn more about art history fundamentals while looking at pieces that changed the trajectory of modern art!"
Our advice? Listen to Sophie, and take this amazing course!!!!!
