{"id":272,"date":"2019-05-06T20:41:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T20:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/art\/?p=272"},"modified":"2019-05-10T16:09:33","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T16:09:33","slug":"art-history-field-trip-to-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/art\/2019\/05\/06\/art-history-field-trip-to-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Art History Field Trip to Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LACMA, with Chris Burden\u2019s Urban Light<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Nine art history majors and two art history professors traveled to Los Angeles on March 28-30, 2019 on a whirlwind tour of museums, which included: the Getty Center, the Wende Museum of the Cold War, the Hammer Museum affiliated with UCLA, the Los Angeles County Museum (LACMA), and The Broad.<\/p>\n

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Getty Center<\/p><\/div>\n

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Getty Center<\/p><\/div>\n

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Orazio Gentlieschi\u2019s Dana\u00eb<\/i>\u00a0<\/em>in the background, Getty Center<\/p><\/div>\n

The intense trip encompassed art from a broad range of traditions from the ancient Mediterranean to contemporary Chinese art, the mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros, America Tropical <\/em>at Olvera Street, and a visit with an art history alumna who now works as a museum professional.<\/p>\n

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Olvera Street,\u00a0in front of Siquerios\u2019 Am\u00e9rica Tropical<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

For many students, this was the first visit to Los Angeles, and they found the trip inspirational and fully immersive.\u00a0 Tatyana Dunn \u201820 states that, \u201chaving never been to LA before, I wasn’t sure what we would get to see, but\u00a0I can honestly say the trip exceeded my expectations. \u2026 The sheer size of the Getty,\u00a0LACMA, and Broad Museums was astonishing, and it was amazing to get to wander through their diverse exhibits.\u00a0 Overall, I’d have to say that the Getty was my favorite by far, as we not only got to see a number of classic pieces, but\u00a0also had\u00a0an amazing lunch and time to roam through\u00a0the stunning\u00a0gardens.\u00a0 However, my favorite paintings were the 19th century\u00a0landscapes by Pissarro in the LACMA<\/a>.\u00a0 All in all, I am so grateful to have had the chance to go on this field\u00a0trip, and share it with such a\u00a0wonderful group of people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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tram to Getty Center<\/p><\/div>\n

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tram to Getty Center<\/p><\/div>\n

Sarah Johnson \u201819 describes the trip as a high point of her undergraduate education; she notes the importance of spending time in a learning community and highlights the valuable experience of meeting an alumna who works in the field: \u201cthe Art History Department trip to Los Angeles was absolutely a highlight of my undergraduate studies here at the University of Puget Sound.\u00a0 Not only was it fun and engaging, but we also got to spend time with one another in the department and bond over our common interests and not feel burdened by financial costs for the trip. My favorite part of the trip was getting to meet Chloe [Ginnegar \u201817], a former Art History student at UPS, and learn about her position at the Wende Museum and tour their collection.\u00a0 This trip was a privilege, and I am so appreciative of the community and the generosity\u00a0that\u00a0we have here within our department.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Wende Museum of the Cold War<\/p><\/div>\n

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Professors Williams & Kotsis with Chloe Ginnegar \u201917, Wende Museum of the Cold War<\/p><\/div>\n

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Students with Chloe Ginnegar \u201917, Communications and Administrative Manager on far right (in orange) at the Wende Museum of the Cold War<\/p><\/div>\n

Mary Thompson \u201919 and Ayse Hunt \u201919 both valued the opportunity to explore museums.\u00a0 Mary notes: \u201cit is not often that I get to roam museums with others who enjoy the art in the same way I do;\u201d and Ayse explains that, \u201cas someone who is interested in museum studies, this trip was a fantastic opportunity to experience some\u00a0of the leading institutions in the country.\u00a0 Going to more than one\u00a0museum a day\u00a0provided a chance to compare and contrast the way they each approached\u00a0educational content and organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In front of Moreau\u2019s Salome<\/em> at the Hammer Museum<\/p><\/div>\n

Both Mary and Ayse found the discussion in front of a Moreau painting a memorable experience: \u201c\u2026 we sat together on the floor of the Hammer in front of\u00a0Salome Dancing before Herod<\/em> by Gustave Moreau<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0discussing the implications of gender, culture, and fantasy until the gallery hosts (kindly!) kicked us out.\u00a0 I was reminded why\u00a0I love what I study, and of the excitement I have to pursue my career in the field in the coming months,\u201d notes Mary.\u00a0 Ayse explains that, \u201cone of my favorite parts of the trip was when the group gathered\u00a0around Moreau’s Salome<\/em> at the Hammer.\u00a0 Professors Williams and Kotsis lead an impromptu mini-lecture and discussion about the work and its portrayal of women. In many of our discussions, we drew on topics that we had covered in previous classes together, and it was so cool to apply that knowledge in the context of the museum, often\u00a0in front of the works themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lenna Soifer \u201819 also describes this field trip as a highlight of her studies at Puget Sound.\u00a0 She explains that, \u201cthe combination of the museums and galleries we were able to visit along with the curiosity of my peers and the support of my professors gave me a mini glimpse into my future. \u2026 I was completely moved and energized by our final stop at The Broad.<\/p>\n

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David Hammons: Injustice Case<\/em>, at Soul of a Nation<\/em>, The Broad<\/p><\/div>\n

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Barkley Hendricks: What\u2019s Going On<\/em>, at Soul of a Nation<\/em>, The Broad<\/p><\/div>\n

The exhibition we visited featured the work of black artists of\u00a0modern American history that told a story of passion, resilience, and the universality of art. Having just spent several days analyzing various types of art related spaces, I felt in tune to the intentionality of the curators and had the tools to think critically and creatively about the art that was presented. I feel so lucky to be part of a program which values experiential learning and pushes the students to be engaged with their chosen field beyond the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

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At Hammer Museum<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dinner at TLT Food<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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