Course: Contexts of Visual Arts 3

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Course title Contexts of Visual Arts 3
Course code KVV/4472
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mezihoráková Klára, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Specific of czech culture from 1970 to 1980, term of "prohibited art". 2. Jindřich Chalupecký. 3. Transformation of sculpture from 197 to 1980, topic of plasticity. 4. Arte Povera´s impact. 5. Conceptual art. 6. Geometric art. 7. Meaning of drawing media. 8. Performance in 1970; events in nature. 9. Electronic kinetic/light-kinetic art, video.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course provides an in-depth overview of Czech art from 1970 to 1980. In the individual tendencies are continuously monitored contexts with European and North American art. The emphasis is placed on the interpretation of works. There are explained not only the art displays but also artworks of key art theorists. The artistic development of the key personalities in every tendency is explained in detail. As a part of this subject is included visit of permanent expositions, exhibitions and lectures of artists/specialists.
Students are able to work with academic literature and also to compile their own academic essay on given topic. They are active in discussion.
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in art history and active participation in discussion on theoretical topics.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Requirements for completing the course are determined by the teacher's current syllabus.
Recommended literature
  • ALAN, Josef a Tomáš BITRICH. Alternativní kultura: příběh české společnosti 1945?1989. Praha, 2001.
  • BRUNCLÍK, P. Adriena Šimotová. Národní galerie v Praze, Sbírka moderního umění a současného umění, Veletržní palác, 2001.
  • SLAVICKÁ, Milena a Marcela PÁNKOVÁ (eds.). akázané umění I a II, Výtvarné umění 19, 1995, č. 3?4; Výtvarné umění 20, 1996, č. 1?2.
  • Švácha, R.; Platovská, M. Dějiny českého výtvarného umění VI, 1958-2000. Praha, 2007.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Art Education for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Art Schools (A16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter