Art, Materiality, and Decolonial Thinking (VMS-0144)

Fall 2026 · VMS 0144 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Examines new theories and approaches to art and materiality through looking at original artworks at the MFA and other museums. The flow of materials and its connection to capitalism, globalization, and colonial histories. Sourcing, export, and circulation of materials in the realm of art. Collecting in relation to materiality. Special focus on the circulation of materials from and to the Americas.

Course codes: VMS-0144, VMS 0144, VMS0144, VMS-144, VMS 144, VMS144

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