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Unit 12: Global contemporary: 1980-present

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The fast-paced and increasingly globalized culture of the 20th and 21st centuries has resulted in an explosion of artiistic creativity in terms of aesthetics, use of technology, and engagement with social and political issues. Explore this dynamic period through some of the most exciting examples of contemporary art and architecture.
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