AH 250 - Critical Approaches to Contemporary Art

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

This class provides a foundation in critical theory and in the skills of critical thinking and writing. We will consider the relationship between the theory and practice of art. Each week we will look at a different critical issue related to making and interpreting art, covering- the sometimes overlapping- issues of form, process, representation, reproduction, originality, distribution, institutions, gender, identity, culture and politics. We will frame these issues in relationship to specific case studies drawn from a range of media, including examples from studio areas at MECA . Students will be encouraged to make links between critical issues covered in class and their own work, and to understand the ways that theory connects to artistic practice. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 3 hours/ week. (required for all students who entered MECA in 2006 and after) Prerequisite: AH 101-102 or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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