Through their art, artists can teach us about who they are, where they're from and how they feel about a variety of social and political issues. Major events in the early 21st century may have highlighted the differences among us, causing conflict and misunderstanding. The goal of this course is to help us learn about each other in a way that generates understanding and positive action. Art projects and interrelated information will be combined resulting in a comprehensive study of contemporary American culture through the visual arts.