This document provides the syllabus for an online course on the visual arts today. The course is an introduction to contemporary visual culture, its history and controversies. It will examine avant-garde movements and the impact of new technologies. Students will analyze artworks, discuss them online, and take two exams. Evaluation is based on discussion posts, weekly submissions, and exams. The syllabus outlines 6 weekly modules that cover topics from prehistoric to modern art, with assigned readings, discussions and homework due each week.