Introduction to the Theory of Art History - Basic Terms

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Subject guarantor:

Helena MUSILOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Helena MUSILOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of the lectures is to guide student to the basic issues of photography theory and art theory in general with an emphasis on topics charactistic for the entire development of photography as a media. In particular to demonstrate the relationship of photography across studies (philosophy, aesthetic, psychology, sociology, ethics, history, history of art and others). To introduct the place of photography in current social topic, particularly in the relationship to politics, advertisement, feminism and others.

Showing the potential of the presentation of photography as an artistic work (the gallery vs. the commercial context) and within this framework to introduce the basic approaches in the perception of the photographic image. Students will be guided to an understanding of the sense of critical consideration of artistic works and lear to distinguish between, critique, review, essay, news, a profile and other manners of considering a work of art. As well students will be introduced to a manner of processing source material and other practical preparations for writing the theory paper.

The purpose of the course is to guid the student to an understanding of the creative arts in a context of the period and attempt to investigate merits, independent of time and space. Photography will be presented as inseparable, in many cases defining participation in modern and contemporary art.

Mode of study:

Lectures will be focused on an introduction to photography theory and formulation of its relationship to current issues which have also been characteristic for photography throughout its existence, that is, particularly the relationship of photography and related sciences to modern societal topics. Introduction to the fundamental approaches in the perception of the photographic image and interpretation potential.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

Course description:

The aim of the lectures is to guide student to the basic issues of photography theory and art theory in general with an emphasis on topics charactistic for the entire development of photography as a media. In particular to demonstrate the relationship of photography across studies (philosophy, aesthetic, psychology, sociology, ethics, history, history of art and others). To introduce the place of photography in current social topic, particularly in the relationship to politics, advertisement, feminism and others.

Showing the potential of the presentation of photography as an artistic work (the gallery vs. the commercial context) and within this framework to introduce the basic approaches in the perception of the photographic image. Students will be guided to an understanding of the sense of critical consideration of artistic works and lear to distinguish between, critique, review, essay, news, a profile and other manners of considering a work of art. As well students will be introduced to a manner of processing source material and other practical preparations for writing the theory paper.

The purpose of the course is to guid the student to an understanding of the creative arts in a context of the period and attempt to investigate merits, independent of time and space. Photography will be presented as inseparable, in many cases defining participation in modern and contemporary art.

Recommended or required reading:

To be determined during instruction.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

none

Assessment methods and criteria:

Grading:

Exam.

Submission of one course paper on a topic arising from a visit to a current exhibition and development of the previously agreed upon form, joining in of discussions, and minimal 60% participation in lectures.

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Note:

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Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans: