Modern and Contemporary Art Studies I

Code:

EAMC301

Acronym:

EAMC

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Grupo de Ciências da Arte
Course/CS Responsible:	Fine Arts

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
DC	0	Licenciatura em Design de Comunicação	4	-	6	64	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to
1 - ensure basic knowledge od European Art History from mid-19th century to mid-20th century
2- develop critical thought about art concepts and practices of the period
3- promote the capacity to evaluate the relevance of some major modern artists to the development of contemporay art practices.

Program

Art movements and issues central to the international art production between mid-19th and mid-20th centuries that contributed to the establishment of the modern art paradigm will be discussed; also individual artists and some exemplary works will be analysed.
1- The birth of Modern Art in context: political, social and cultural conditions
2- Movements and actors of Modern Art: from Realism to Surrealism
3- Concepts and issues

Mandatory literature

Curtis Penelope; Sculpture 1900-1945. ISBN: 0-19-284228-5
Lucie-Smith Edward; Visual arts in the twentieth century. ISBN: 1-85669-091-1
Stiles Kristine; Theories and documents of contemporary art. ISBN: 0-520-20253-8
Joachimides Christos M. 340; The age of modernism art in the 20th century. ISBN: 3-7757-0682-8
Foster Hal; Art since 1900. ISBN: 0-500-23818-9 69.76
Novotny Fritz; Painting and sculpture in Europe. ISBN: 0-300-05321-5
Brettell Richard R.; Modern art. ISBN: 0-19-284220-X
Hamilton George Heard; Painting and sculpture in Europe. ISBN: 0-300-05649-4
Harrison Charles 340; Art in theory. ISBN: 0-631-20066-5
Stangos Nikos 340; Concepts of modern art. ISBN: 0-500-20268-0
Varnedoe Kirk; High & Low. ISBN: 0-87070-353-6
FRANÇA José-Augusto; História da Arte Ocidental 1780-1980
Argan Giulio Carlo; El arte moderno. ISBN: 84-460-0034-2
Nochlin Linda; Realism. ISBN: 0-14-02-1305-8
Fusco Renato de; História da Arte Contemporânea
Chipp Herschel B.; Teorias da arte moderna
Chipp Herschel B.; Theories of modern art. ISBN: 0-520-05256-0
Almeida Bernardo Pinto de; O^plano de imagem. ISBN: 927-37-0407-2
Aaron Scharf; Arte y fotografía. ISBN: 84-206-7125-8 37.30

Teaching methods and learning activities

Each session will include:
1- visual and audio-visual presentation of major works by selected modern art movements and artists
2- discussion of some of the underlying concepts and issues raised by them, based on the analysis of texts provided in the section "Documents" of this site.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Observations

Information to prepare for the exam:

The exam will have 4 questions and you will chose 3.

General recommendations:
The exam will be about the art movements and artists discussed in class. To prepare for the exam use the general bibliography listed and the texts included in the section Documentos. Also, use specific bibliography about the artists that interest you the most.

Specific recommendations:
Study a painting of your choice by Manet (except the ones included in Sumarios) in connection with Baudelaire’s writings about the painter of modern life.
Bring to the exam a photocopy of a work of art by a Impressionist or Post-impressionist artist discussed in class (ver Sumarios) and be prepared to answer a question about it. The reproduction should indicate the author, title, date and technique.
Prepare the subject Art and Politics in reference to one of the artists discussed in class (see Sumarios).