340320 PS Culture and Communication: English (2012S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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How New York Stole the Idea of Modern Art: Modern, Contemporary Art and Art Markets in the United States
Registration/Deregistration
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 We 01.02.2012 09:00 to Th 08.03.2012 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 08.03.2012 17:00
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
19.03.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
26.03.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
16.04.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
30.04.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
07.05.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
14.05.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
21.05.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
04.06.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
11.06.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
18.06.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Monday
25.06.
12:00 - 13:30
Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course will follow the course of art in the United States in the 20th Century. We will discuss the political situation and ultimately how this effected the art scene from 1920 onwards. We will look at the 2nd World War, the Cold War and How American Art became independent from Europe. We will then go on to examine how American art influenced the art around the globe.
Assessment and permitted materials
The student will be assessed by 1. attending class 2. participation in class 3. class assignments - quizes 4. oral presentation 5. written presentation
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The goals of this course are to understand the complex message given and received through art, how the United States has become a powerful and competitive art market, how art influences us, how artists are influenced by their social and political situation. To learn new expressions which are used within the art world.
Examination topics
Learning through communication. There will be group and individual discussions, analysis of artwork, reading with verbal and written communication of what has been read. Interactive participation in class is essential
Reading list
Reading material will be made available each week on the online platform
General Reading:
Serge Guilbaut: How New York Stole the Idea of Modern Art
Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States
General Reading:
Serge Guilbaut: How New York Stole the Idea of Modern Art
Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States
Association in the course directory
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