Essay

Module 2: Overview, Readings, and Tasks

In this module, we will study a broad survey of examples of artists and works of art that, in some manner, explore issues having to do with identity. We will begin by exploring some historical context for how the concept of identity has evolved in recent years and move on to discuss how theories, terms, and definitions about identity have come and gone, moving in and out of favor and emphasis. It's important, as one proceeds through this module, to reflect on the fluidity of identity and how it's perceived.

To successfully complete this module, you will need the following:

Course textbook: Themes of Contemporary Art

Once you have reviewed the information presented here, you should do the following:

Review the module commentary; Complete the reading(s) and optional media assigned for this module; Carefully review the directions for the module exercise assigned for this module; and Complete the module exercise and submit as the instructions indicate.

Required Readings

Course Text (Themes of Contemporary Art): Chapter 2: Identity

Optional Media

If you wish to view the suggested media, please use this link as a means to access listings for the

If you wish to view the suggested media, please use this link as a means to access listings for the ART21 episodes listed below: http://video. pbs.org/program/art-21/episodes/ (http://video.pbs.org/program/art-21/episodes/)

Art 21: Season 1 "Identity" : Full episode available online for free from PBS at: https://www.pbs.org/show/art-21/episodes/season/1/. (https://www.pbs.org/show/art- 21/episodes/season/1/)

Art 21: Season 2 "Stories": Full episode available online for free from PBS at: https://www.pbs.org/show/art-21/episodes/season/2/. (https://www.pbs.org/show/art- 21/episodes/season/2/)