The concept of “Modern Art” will be the theme of discussion of art movements that arose in the 20th century. This includes the value of color, space and form and the underlying theory of art and artists. Modern ideas in past periods of Art History will add a broader basis to the discussion. Artworks are analyzed from various perspectives, compared to related art in Vienna, and connected to the cultural background of the period from which they arose. The focus of the course is on artistic expressions of “modern”, new, innovative ways of seeing and experiencing the world.
Learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The aim, purpose and outcome of this course is
to make students aware of the fundamental changes and possibiities of art during the 20th century, and
the analysis should make students see instead of just looking
Method of presentation:
Lectures and discussions, both in the classroom and at exhibits. Visits to museums/exhibitions are essential.
Required work and form of assessment:
Students will be asked to give short oral reports on assigned art objects, a term paper is to be developed out of these reports.
Active participation in class discussions, including:
Oral reports 30 %
Term paper based on research 30 %
Midterm 15 %
Final 25 %
content:
CONTENT:
1) Color – Matisse, Fauves, Expressionism
2) Form – Cubism, Picasso
3) Action – Futurism
4) Kandinsky
5) DADA
6) Surrealism
7) Constructivism
8) De Stijl
9) Bauhaus
10) Art after 1945 – OP, POP
11) Abstract Expressionism
12) Concept Art
Required readings:
For each section of discussion a special Reading List will be issued
Recommended readings:
GENERAL BACKGROUND READING: Hamilton, Painting and Sculpture in Europe, 1800-1940
Varnedoe, A fine disregard, What makes Modern Art Modern? Art in the 20th century, A Reader
Chipp, Theories of Modern Art Belting, The invisible Masterpiece
Brief Biography of Instructor:
Roswitha Benesch earned a PH.D. from the University of Graz, worked at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, spent one academic year with a Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Chicago and two semesters teaching at Hope College, Holland/Michigan. She has taught Cultural History and Art History at the University of Music and the Performing Arts in Vienna.
The concept of “Modern Art” will be the theme of discussion of art movements that arose in the 20th century. This includes the value of color, space and form and the underlying theory of art and artists. Modern ideas in past periods of Art History will add a broader basis to the discussion. Artworks are analyzed from various perspectives, compared to related art in Vienna, and connected to the cultural background of the period from which they arose. The focus of the course is on artistic expressions of “modern”, new, innovative ways of seeing and experiencing the world.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The aim, purpose and outcome of this course is
Lectures and discussions, both in the classroom and at exhibits. Visits to museums/exhibitions are essential.
Students will be asked to give short oral reports on assigned art objects, a term paper is to be developed out of these reports.
Active participation in class discussions, including:
CONTENT:
1) Color – Matisse, Fauves, Expressionism
2) Form – Cubism, Picasso
3) Action – Futurism
4) Kandinsky
5) DADA
6) Surrealism
7) Constructivism
8) De Stijl
9) Bauhaus
10) Art after 1945 – OP, POP
11) Abstract Expressionism
12) Concept Art
For each section of discussion a special Reading List will be issued
GENERAL BACKGROUND READING: Hamilton, Painting and Sculpture in Europe, 1800-1940
Varnedoe, A fine disregard, What makes Modern Art Modern? Art in the 20th century, A Reader
Chipp, Theories of Modern Art Belting, The invisible Masterpiece
Roswitha Benesch earned a PH.D. from the University of Graz, worked at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, spent one academic year with a Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Chicago and two semesters teaching at Hope College, Holland/Michigan. She has taught Cultural History and Art History at the University of Music and the Performing Arts in Vienna.