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080100 UE Neoclassicism: Politics and Reflection 1750-1900 (2010W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 02.09.2010 10:00 to Fr 10.09.2010 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 18.10.2010 12:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 06.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 13.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 20.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 27.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 03.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 10.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 17.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 24.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 01.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 15.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 12.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 19.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
- Wednesday 26.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-07
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Aims, contents and method of the course
This seminar deals with classicism as a modern phenomenon. The neoclassical style, which played a central role in 18th and 19th century painting, sculpture, and architecture, appropriated an antique formal language made possible by the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum. But the intentions driving the use of this language are basically modern: the political oaths, plain Doric columns, and athletic nude bodies express contemporary interests. A thorough investigation must pay attention to the modern political motivation of artists, clients, critics, and public, as well as to the use of aesthetic antiquity in media, styles, and contents. So this introduction to neoclassicism is also a theoretical exercise in determining the place of historical intention in art production.
Assessment and permitted materials
Grading occurs on the basis of participation in discussion, a short oral report, and a 10-page paper on one chosen object, due at the end of the semester.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
A rigorous introduction to neoclassicism, and sensitivity to the relations between intention, reception, and politics in 18th and 19th century European art production.
Examination topics
Detailed classroom discussion of the readings alternates with field trips in the city of Vienna. In class, a new aspect of classicism is introduced (politics, archeology, theatre); the following week, it is discussed in front of original examples. We shall visit museums as well as public artworks.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
F 160, F 250
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