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ART 271 Introduction to Critical Art Theory (in Practice)
Study + Internship in Prague Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 8/28/17 - 12/16/17
ART 271 Introduction to Critical Art Theory (in Practice)
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Anglo-American University
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
Additional Fee: $35.00
Additional Fee Description:* An additional course fee of approximately CZK 800 is charged to cover expenses associated with this course. Amount in USD is estimated and is subject to change based on exchange rate.
DESCRIPTION
This seminar course will explore art and cultural theories and discourses in order to expose the students to critical discourse, essays, book excerpts, as well as to contemporary art exhibitions/events. The shows and the analysis of the work of some artists -not only visual -will be used as tools to apprehend contemporary art and connect different approaches to art making/thinking which will be discussed in class, emphasizing the fact that visuality is no longer a valid distinction. Contemporary, postmodern Art will be discussed as a new category, implying a theoretical search, instead of being considered just as a new chapter in Art History after Modern Art (ie, instead of being considered almost as a new genre or style). Students will be able to perceive Art and Cultural Theory not only as an abstract reflection of/on the (Art) world, but as an indiscernible component of it.