An introduction to contemporary art concepts

Course

In London

£ 149 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

If Contemporary Art sometimes seems a little disorientating, this two-day course will provide some relief! By filling in the key historical background, you’ll soon begin to form a clearer picture of the ideas and practices behind some of today’s most interesting and controversial works.
Giving shape to Contemporary Art’s often baffling variety, we’ll examine important practices and demystify the confusing jargon. Placing Contemporary Art’s development into a coherent historical context, this course will empower you to describe and interpret what you see in galleries in an increasingly constructive and engaged fashion.
The course is structured around lectures, class discussions and a gallery visit, exploring relevant concepts and historical questions.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

• List a number of 20th Century art movements that have influenced Contemporary Art
• Analyse key works and participate in discussions about them
• Explain important characteristics and terminology associated with Contemporary Art.

You might wish to bring a notebook. You might wish to buy some of the books on any reading list given out in class.
Please note we are unable to guarantee stools in the art galleries that we will visit so you may have to stand and to walk between works. All gallery visits will be free.

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Subjects

  • Art

Course programme

The history and development of key concepts within Contemporary Art, including:
• Conceptualism
• Appropriation
• Performance and Body Art
• Land Art and Installation
• Video Art
• Just what is Contemporary Art? – Some of the main theoretical approaches
• The Contemporary Art World: Biennials, Museums, Writers, Curators and Collectors.

You will be taught with short lectures, slides, and group discussions. The course includes a gallery visit.

Additional information

You might also be interested in: • VB142 - Art evolutions: Pop to Post-Internet Art • VB156 - Contemporary art showing in London. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

An introduction to contemporary art concepts

£ 149 VAT inc.