Fall 2020  |  ARTS 3401W Section 001: Critical Theories and Their Construction From a Studio Perspective (16016)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Community Engaged Learning
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Online Course
Enrollment Requirements:
jr or sr or grad student
Meets With:
ARTS 3401V Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Thu 09:05AM - 11:35AM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (35 of 40 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Primary critical theories that shape analysis of works of art. Evaluation of works from artist's perspective. Theory as organizational structure from which to understand contemporary works. prereq: instr consent
Class Notes:
This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times.
Class Description:
Contemporary art practice is as rich and diverse as the theories behind it. This course investigates both the practice and theory that informs the work of contemporary artists. Through a combination of readings, lectures, discussions, writing assignments and projects we explore the significant questions that lie at the intersection of Ethics and Aesthetics, what role does our perception of Beauty play in preservation of the environment? What is a Just Image? What role does the Anti-Aesthetic play in contemporary art's ability to challenge culturally prescribed definitions of Beauty? What role does the museum play in shaping Aesthetic Judgment? In answering these questions we will not only look to the artwork of others, but also examine how these questions shape our own practices as artists and writers. Readings will include writings by artists, supplemented by articles from art journals, as well as essays by art historians and critics of visual culture. The course will include museum visits and guest lecturers by local artists in order to immerse students in the community of artists and art spaces in the Twin Cities. ArtS3401W: Critical Theories and Their Construction from a Studio Perspective utilizes writing and critical thinking to deepen each student's connection to art and to reflect on their own aesthetic experiences.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16016/1209
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
19 January 2019

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