Art 5307 Contemporary Art History Professor Carol H. Fairlie OFFICE: 09--Fine Arts Building OFFICE HOURS: By appointment CELL PHOVE 432-294-1313 OFFICE PHONE: 837-8258 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours Available by text 432-294-1313 after 10 am until midnight. I am in the classroom usually 1-2 pm.
POST COVID COURSE INFO If you are not feeling well, please do the work which will be on-line. Due to the impact of the virus, if you have not received a vaccine, your mask must be worn at all times, and social separation of 6 feet must be maintained. Failure to do this will result in you being asked to leave the classroom
REQUIRED TEXT : Try interlibrary loans, digital or used copies. The Western Humanities, sixth edition by Roy T. Matthews and F. Dewitt Platt (2008-08-01) Art Today: Edward Lucie Smith ISBN-10- 0714818062 Themes of Contemporary Art after 1980: Jean Robertson isbn-10: 0190276622 After Modern Art: 1945-2017 (Oxford History of Art) 2nd Edition: David Hopkins ISBN-10 : 0199218455
OBJECTIVE: To fully cover the concepts and movements of Art in the last twenty years, one must have a firm understanding of History for the past 100 years. The class will be required to do a lot of reading, note taking research and analysis. The textbooks and DVD’s will be relied upon to give us a basis about the class. Aesthetics, art history, exhibitions, artists, and art criticism will be relied upon to conduct the last few days of the class.
The emphasis of the class will be to look at Art of the 1980's through the Present. Students need to understand the difference between Modernism, Post modernism and Contemporary Art Movements since the 1980’s. Everything will be questioned. There are no “right” answers only those answers which are justified by knowledge of the material.
CORSE STRUCTURE A majority of information will be gained through reading assignments, writing outlines, viewing of DVD’s and contemporary art journals. Blackboard will be utilized for all work assigned and turned in. Weeks 1-8 will consist of a reading assignment with an outline of pertinent facts, a quiz and the viewing of two segments of a Video (DVD) with notes on topical information. At the end of week 8, a definition exam will be given. In the beginning of the semester, each student will be assigned an artistic movement and artistic style which will be broken down and analyzed and then presented as a two separate lectures via Power-point. These power-point presentations will be submitted and mounted on Blackboard at the beginning of the second half of the semester. Students are required to watch and review each presentation. Students who have not completed the work due for the first eight weeks, will be dropped from the class at mid- semester.
o Understand the difference between Modernism, Post Modernism and Contemporary Art from 1990 - 2021. o Develop an understanding of essential philosophies of art and artists from 1945 to present. o Identify movements and artists by style and individual characteristics. o Develop an artistic philosophy about art through understanding the influence of history. o Develop a working knowledge of the library, periodicals and the internet; how to use them as a source of information about art, artists, and art historical information.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES Readings and summaries, DVD and power point programs. Use of library and proper research methods. Turabian/ Chicago style format, proper citations.
o Reading from the course text, handouts and other related material. o Field trip to Marfa, TX o Completing weekly reading assignments, outlines of readings, multiple choice quizzes. o Completing weekly DVD viewing assignments, with notes of pertinent information. o Completing one open book definition exam. o Present a 10-minute power-point presentation on a contemporary art concept o Present a 15-minute power-point presentation on a contemporary art movement o Viewing and reviewing all power point presentations posted on web site. o Develop a working Bibliography and chronology that outlines the assigned 15 min. presentation. o Write a brief essay that outlines all the researched power-point presentations. o Read and define, identify the current art trends from the 1980's to the present o Completing one essay exam. o EXTRA CREDIT VISIT CHINATI AND JUDD FOUNDATIONS @ MARFA OPEN HOUSE
GRADING: In order for the student to receive a grade of C or higher he/she must complete the following requirements:
20% weekly reading assignments, outlines of readings, definition exam. 20% DVD viewing assignments, with notes of pertinent information. 10% 10-minute presentation on a contemporary art concept, 10% 15 minute presentation on a contemporary art movement. 10% essay commentary and critique of presentations 20% working/annotated Bibliography and chronology both presentations 10% essay exam.
CLASS EVALUATIONS: Class evaluations are put up on Blackboard at the end of every semester. Besides common questions about the class, concepts for improvement and constructive criticism can be addressed. This evaluations are critical for all instructors and aid in their evaluations, raises and promotions. Your input counts!!!
CLASS POLICIES: Disabilities: Please notify me if you have a disability that requires accommodation. SRSU Disability Services. Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is committed to equal access in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973. It is SRSU policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. It is the student's responsibility to initiate a request each semester for each class. Students seeking accessibility/accommodations services must contact Rebecca Greathouse Wren, LPC-S, SRSU's Accessibility Services Coordinator at 432-837-8203 (please leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can during working hours), or email [email protected]. Our office is located on the first floor of Ferguson Hall (Suite 112), and our mailing address is P.O. Box C-122, SUI Ross State University, Alpine. Texas, 79832.
Academic honesty: The University expects all students to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is beyond reproach. The University and its official representatives may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of any form of academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. More information on this can be found in the SRSU Rules & Regulations supplement to the Student Handbook.
Cell phones volume should be turned off and phones may not be answered during class. Emergency personnel and family emergencies are exempt only if you let me know in advance. Cell phones may be used for reference.
Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings scheduled. If you need to miss a class, you need to let me know ahead of time, find out what work you will be missing and make sure you get completed for a grade. Your name must also be on the explained absence list.
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Disciplinary Action Code: #21. (Partial quote) “Campus disruptive activities includes disorderly classroom conduct that obstructs, interferes with, inhibits and/or disrupts teaching and/or classroom activities”. If you smell like alcohol or Marijuana, I will ask you to leave class and not come back.
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SLO 1 Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the monuments and principal artists of all major western art periods of the past. (Active) SLO 2 Students will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary art through the study of contemporary art history and the by comparison of their work to contemporary trends in their field of study
Marketable Skill: Communicating professionally through written and spoken presentation. Dissemination Strategy: a. Students will demonstrate proficiency in writing about art, both on a personal and professional level. b. Demonstrate an ability apply the correct writing style and utilize art historical terminology. c. Faculty will integrate the information into lectures, workshops, etc.
B. Contemporary Art Essays Faculty will evaluate students’ papers and a timeline on contemporary art, using a scoring rubric.
PROFESSOR’S SCHEDULE: Monday 1-2 University Choir 2-5 Watercolor 5:30 – 6:30 Aerobics 7:00-9:00 at Studio
Tuesday 10:30-12:00 Glass Class, CS1 1:00-2:00 in office or classroom 2:00-5:00 Drawing 1 5:00–6:00 Art Club 6:00-9:00 Advanced Painting
Wednesday 1:00-2:00 University Choir 2:00-5:00 Watercolor 5:30 – 6:30 Aerobics 7:00-8:00 Dance
Thursday 10:30-12:00 Glass Class, CS1 1:00-2:00 in office or classroom 2:00-5:00 Drawing 1 5:00–6:00 Art Club 6:00-9:00 Advanced Painting
Friday 1:00-2:00 Choir 2-5 On-line Art History 7-10 KRTS Radio
Calendar Art 5307 Contemporary Art History
Professor Carol H. Fairlie OFFICE: 09--Fine Arts Building OFFICE HOURS: By appointment CELL PHOVE 432-294-1313 OFFICE PHONE: 837-8258 Email: [email protected]
TEXTS : The Western Humanities, sixth edition by Roy T. Matthews and F. Dewitt Platt (2008-08-01) Art Today: Edward Lucie Smith ISBN-10- 0714818062 Themes of Contemporary Art after 1980: Jean Robertson isbn-10: 0190276622 After Modern Art: 1945-2017 (Oxford History of Art) 2nd Edition: David Hopkins ISBN-10 : 0199218455
Week 1 SETTING THE STAGE August 27 Understanding the impact of Science and Technology In class : Watch videos “Shock of the New” #1 and #2, take notes of major impacts and ideas. Read Western Humanities, Chapter 19-20 18, pp 600- 655 Early modernism-the zenith of Modernism Write a summary of reading. Write a 20 question quiz.
Week 2 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 101 Sept.4 Understanding the human reaction to the use of Science and Technology In class : Watch videos “Shock of the New” #3 and #4, take notes of major impacts and ideas. Read Western Humanities, Chapter 20-22, pp 657- 733, Late modernism – post modernism Write a summary of reading. Write a 20 question quiz.
Week 3 Sept.10 What is 4-d art? In class : Watch videos “Shock of the New” #5 and #6, take notes of major impacts and ideas. Read “After modern art” BY DAVID HOPKINS, page 183 - 241 Write a summary of reading. Write a 20 question quiz. 4-d art in the mid-20th century Watch 4-d art information , https://slideplayer.com/slide/7304166/ BE READY TO DISCUSS 4-D ART IN CLASS
Week 4 Sept.17 4-d art in the late-20th century In class : Watch videos “Shock of the New” #7 and #8, take notes of major impacts and ideas. Report on the history of 4-d Art Discussion of Avante Guarde and Formallism Read “Themes of Contemporary art” page 1-38 Read “Art Today” pages 110-169 Write a summary of reading. Write a 20 question quiz. Watch “Culture Fix” (DVD-445), “Art 21” (DVD-923) take notes of major impacts and ideas.
Week 5 Sept.24 4-d art in the 21th century Read “Art Today” pages 170-252 Read “Themes of Contemporary art” Time page 141-174 Write a summary of reading. Write a 20 question quiz. Watch Video “Art 21”(DVD-923) take notes of major impacts and ideas. Week 6 Sept.30 In class : Watch Video “Art 21” https://art21.org/watch/art-in-the-twenty-first- century/s10/borderlands/Read Read “Art Today” pages 300-357, 434-479 ( skim over 358-433) Read “Themes of Contemporary art” Identity page 55-91 Write a summary of reading. take notes of major impacts and ideas.
Week 7 Oct.8 Read “Themes of Contemporary art” the Body page 99-134, Time 141-169 trip to Marfa take notes of major impacts and ideas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_art drill down on all the concepts of the 2000’s (see end of calendar) Develop a working Bibliography and chronology that outlines the two assigned 15 min. presentation: Concepts (1) and Movements (2) since 1990 Due Oct 29 May have duplicate information if justified
Week8 Oct.15 Themes of Contemporary Memory page 181-210, Place page 227-255, Write a summary of reading. Discussion of Definition exam Discussion of PowerPoint research On Concept/themes /Movements since 1990: Take a subcategory of one of the topics in one of the chapters in “themes of Contemporary art” And research in detail movers and players withing the field. Watch Video “Art 21”
Week 9 Oct.22 Definition Exam Watch Power point presentation of Chicano Art and write a brief review covering major ideas and artists Look at https://www.artsy.net/series/decade-art/artsy-editorial-art-movements-2010s https://www.artnews.com/list/art-in-america/features/the-exhibitions-that-defined-the-2000s- 1234578321/ https://www.oxfordartonline.com/page/art-in-the-21st-century take notes
Week 10 Oct.29 Working/ annotated bibliography due in. Look at https://www.oxfordartonline.com/page/art-in-the-21st-century
Week 11 Nov. 5 Watch Power point presentation and write a review covering major ideas and artists
Week 12 Nov. 12 All Power-point presentations on Movements due in by Friday
Week13 Nov. 19 (Artwalk) Watch Power point presentation and write a review covering major ideas and artists
Week 14 Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving) Take Essay Exam: the future of art agreements and disagreements
Week15 Dec 3 A binder of all research and note in by 2pm Dec 3
Contemporary art movements and concepts: A secondary list of movements: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_art
2000s[edit] • Altermodern • Classical Realism • Excessivism • idea art • Kitsch movement • Post-contemporary • Metamodernism • Pseudorealism • Remodernism • Renewable energy sculpture • Street art • Stuckism • Superflat • Superstroke • Urban art • Videogame art • VJ art • Virtual art 2010s[edit] • Postinternet • Art Résilience