ART 165-01, Art Today: A Critical Look at Artists and Exhibitions in 2013, Spring 2013

Abstract

Students will engage critically with art and exhibitions of the present. Students will be introduced to artists, contemporary trends, movements, exhibitions, readings, and other art materials that are currently generating a meaningful dialogue both professionally and in popular culture. An equal emphasis of the course is on opportunities to see local artists and exhibits featured during the semester in order to engage in a local dialogue. Students will be introduced to the discourse through books, exhibition catalogues, and leading art journals. Readings will be extensive. Students will visit galleries, museums, and other art spaces both during class and on their own outside of class. Emphasis will be placed on analytical and critical skills and will require working both individually and as part of a team.