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ARHA362

Issues of Contemporary Art Production
ARHA362 SP

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 6 0 Times: M...... 1:10PM-4:00PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

This seminar explores the notion of site specificity as it has evolved in art practices over the past thirty years. Beginning with Conceptualism's view that an art work's meaning does not reside in the autonomous object but in its contextual framework, we will investigate how site specificity has influenced many subsequent developements, including expanded notions of sculpture, public art, political art, and the notion of site itself. Once defined exclusively in terms of physical location, site-specific work now embraces a wide range of cultural disciplines and popular discourses. The concept will also be explored in relation to Zilkha Gallery projects. The seminar includes supervised field trips to New York galleries, museums, and artists' studios.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings pertinent to the evolving notion of
site specificity and relevant artists will include
monographs, journal articles, essays, and contemporary
reviews.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Evaluation will be based on demonstration of close and thoughtful reading of assigned texts, ability to do independent research, and the quality and completion of research and writing assignments. Additional assignments related to exhibition and catalogue production will include research and writing.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Permission of Instructor required. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Felshin, N
Times: M...... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 2, Fr: 0
Major Preference Given
Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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