On successful completion of this course students will:
(1) gain appropriate skills in research methodology in art theory and history;

(2) acquire knowledge of the cluster of theoretical concepts and art trends which characterised the Postmodern era as it is now historically defined;

(3) develop the ability to both critically evaluate a given work of art, within its cultural context, and express informed analysis in written and verbal form;

(4) develop a critical understanding of the nature of contemporary visual arts practice.

Suggested Topics:
Postmodernism- a definition
Pop and popular culture
Feminism-the issues and artists
Death of the artist?
Art in the public domain
The photographic image
Postmodern Design and Architecture
Art and Money

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Internal Mode

Lecture
Tutorial

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term