UCL - Special problems of contemporary art

[ARKM2770]

[15h] 5 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Alexander Streitberger

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

The course will deepen the knowledge about the production and the aesthetic concepts in contemporary art. It is the aim of the seminar that the student develops a critical sense and analytical methods as well as the ability to deal with a specific subject in contemporary art.

Main themes

The course discusses specific problems related to the interpretation of contemporary art including the functions of art in certain institutional and social contexts.

Content and teaching methods

Contents: TThe topic of the course is the phenomenon of 'postmodernism' in contemporary art.
Teaching methods: Talks will be given by the teacher, invited speakers and students. It is expected that the students familiarize themselves with the topics by reading one or more related articles before each session. A list of articles will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Reading list: Charlotte Cotton, La photographie dans l'art contemporain, Paris (Thames & Hudson) 2005.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites: A course of art of the 20th century.
Evaluation: The students are evaluated on the basis of their active participation, one presentation and one thesis about a specific subject.
Support : The bibliography, the seminar talks (ppt files) and a summary of the course will be published on the intranet of the department ARKE.