Bachelor
2019/2020
Modern Art and Ideas
Type:
Compulsory course (Cultural Studies)
Area of studies:
Cultural Studies
Delivered by:
School of Cultural Studies
Where:
Faculty of Humanities
When:
4 year, 1 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Instructors:
Anna G. Ganzha
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
4
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course examines general tendencies in modern and contemporary art. It also draws a picture of specific role of modern and contemporary art in culture, society and everyday life. This discipline is based on MOOC "Modern Art & Ideas", created MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) via CourseEra. (link - https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-art-ideas)
Learning Objectives
- This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. You will look at art through a variety of themes: Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. Each video lecture connects works of art from The Museum of Modern Art’s collection to the theme. You will hear audio interviews with artists, designers, and curators and learn more about selected works in the additional readings and resources.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Throughout this course you will discover how artists represent place and take inspiration from their environment, create works of art to express, explore, and question identity.
- You will learn how artists use everyday objects to challenge assumptions about what constitutes a work of art and how it should be made and respond to the social, cultural, and political issues of their time through works of art.
Course Contents
- Introduction to Modern Art & IdeasThis course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. Over the next five weeks, you will look at art through a variety of themes: Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. Each week kicks off with a video that connects works of art from The Museum of Modern Art’s collection to the theme. You will hear audio interviews with artists, designers, and curators and learn more about selected works in the additional readings and resources.
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (1 module)0.3 * interview with academic supervisor + 0.7 * Online-course grade
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Jordan, S. L. (2018). ARH 141 Introduction to the History of Modern Art. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.D356E4E9
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Huysmans, J.-K., & King, B. (2019). Modern Art. Cambs: Dedalus. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2031751