This biannual course is taught on years 2014-2015, 2016-2017, ...
Teacher(s)
Roucloux Joël ;
Language
French
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course deals with the analysis of decisive art criticism texts, with a special emphasis on the impact of this kind of literature on the perception of artistic creation, and with a focus on the interactions between artworks and society.
Aims
Acquiring knowledge in the field of the history of art criticism from Diderot to present. Critical assessment of the genre and on its issues related to art theories and to the creation and the reception of artworks.
Evaluation methods
Assessment by final oral examination and/or written assignment.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: Lectures by the teacher with active participation by the students.
Content
The course deals with the analysis of debates related to a specific problem, an artistic movement or an artist in a particular historical context.