Special problems of contemporary art [ LHART2350 ]

A course of art of the 20th century and/or the course LARKE1456 Arts et civilisations : arts visuels des temps modernes et de l'époque contemporaine.
 

Based on the idea that the history of modern and contemporary art cannot be reduced to a history of objects but is very closely linked to its appearance within the exhibition space, the course will deal with the question of the artist as a curator. The aim is to understand the ways in which artists use the exhibition as a form or as a medium in order to imitate, counter or critique traditional concepts of exhibition and the related cultural, social and institutional discourses.

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.

The students are evaluated on the basis of their active participation, one presentation and one thesis about a specific subject.

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.

Based on the idea that the history of modern and contemporary art cannot be reduced to a history of objects but is very closely linked to its appearance within the exhibition space, the course will deal with the question of the artist as a curator. The aim is to understand the ways in which artists use the exhibition as a form or as a medium in order to imitate, counter or critique traditional concepts of exhibition and the related cultural, social and institutional discourses.

The bibliography, the seminar talks (ppt files) and a summary of the course will be published on the intranet of the department ARKE.

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