ARTH 342 - Art Theory and Criticism

Institution:

DePauw University

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Description:

Group 3, 1 course Art criticism is a challenging literary genre. It seeks to put into language something which is inherently non-verbal, and leaves meaning open and unfixed. We discuss the idea of art theory ("aesthetics"), and some art-theoretical texts which have been foundational for Modernist and contemporary art; we discuss art criticism as a very particular kind of creative writing; we look at some central examples which distinguish themselves by having a theory of art underpinning them; we read and discuss contemporary art criticism; and we write some art criticism of our own.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depauw.edu

Phone Number:

(765) 658-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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