AR 426 - Critical Theories of Today's Art

Institution:

Athens State University

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Description:

3 Semester Hours. Critical theory looks deeper in to the given art object. It is a way of thinking about and looking at and even making art that is not simply affirmative, but goes beyond generalities to the reception and interpretation of art with regard to context. Context is the economic, religious, institutionalized, political, educational and personal practices of any particular culture. Issues of how are the arts responding to science and technology, new trends in art and the socio-cultural issues demanding art attention today will be discussed. This course will focus on art being made today in a world-wide culturecontext.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athens.edu

Phone Number:

(256) 233-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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