Course detail

Artists and Curators in Texts

FaVU-2ACTAcad. year: 2011/2012

Students will read and discuss selected texts by curators and artists reflecting the art scene.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. et MgA. Barbora Lungová

Department

Department of Art History and Theory (KTDU)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Tests, essays, discussions.

Prerequisites

Upper-Intermediate and higher levels of English are required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Exam.

Course curriculum

curating in 1950s and 60s - reflections
1. Harald Szeeman
2. Lucy Lippard
3. Hans Ulrich Obrist
4. The Independent Group
5. Contemporary curating; paralles: UK scene 1990s, Czech scene at present
6. Boris Groys - curating as a "cure"; Hitler's vision of art
artists theoretical texts and reflections
7. Robert Morris
8. Robert Smithson - interview with Paulem Cummingsem (US art scene in 1960s)
9. Ad Reindhardt
10. Jean Clair

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course will show students ways in which sophisticated theoretical reflection of artistic/curating practices can be done.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Two absences per semester are allowed

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. et MgA. Barbora Lungová

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Artists and Curators in Texts

Type of course unit