Кто читает:: Департамент менеджмента

Статус:: Курс по выбору

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 2 модуль

Abstract

This course studies the origins and development of Latin American art, from pre-Columbian times to the present day. It covers an array of media, primarily architecture, sculpture, weaving, ceramics, and painting. Our emphasis will be on the ways Latin American artists have created a unique portrayal of reality, which is informed by its peculiar mixture of aesthetic influences (both European and indigenous), as well as by its historical, political, and religious autonomous life. Guiding concepts throughout the course will include the imaginaire, history, polemics, modernity, the Renaissance, colonial, post-coloniality, representation, aesthetics, identity, and beauty. Upon completion of this course, students will have a general knowledge of the art culture of Latin America. Additionally, students will develop an insight as to how this tradition reflects the evolution of Latin American society.

Learning Objectives

to acquire greater cultural awareness regarding the Latin American production of art
to master basic aesthetic analytical skills, as applied to different art media
to improve (public) presentation skills in English

Expected Learning Outcomes

to present in public, in clear expository English
to be able to understand Latin American Art from its uniqueness and its debt
to be able to speak about Latin American Art confidently in a professional environment

Course Contents

What does “origin” mean, and what does it mean to be “original”?
Can we speak about “art” in the context of Pre-Columbian cultures
Colony, Colonial, Colonizer, Colonized, Colonization, Coloniality, De-colonialization, et al.
Art as a mirror. Anything else?
Pre-Columbian art
Colonial Art.
Art after the Independence
The 20th century and beyond
What lies at the heart of “art”?
Vita brevis, ars longa: Can art live forever, or is it just a period in human history?

Assessment Elements

Active participation
Students are expected to actively participate in class. Frequent, meaningful participation opportunities include relevant questions, insightful comments and observations, sharing of critical judgment on the reading material and art pieces. NB: “Attendance” does not equate “participation” and, therefore, it will not be enough to satisfy this criterion.
Oral presentation
Written exam

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 2nd module
0.3 * Active participation + 0.3 * Oral presentation + 0.4 * Written exam

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Critical terms for art history, , 2003
Pooke, G., & Newall, D. (2008). Art History: The Basics. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=221026

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Preziosi, D. (2009). The Art of Art History : A Critical Anthology (Vol. 2nd ed). Oxford: OUP Oxford. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=335669
Principles of art history : the problem of the development of style in early modern art, Wolfflin, H., 2015

Authors

Zelenskaia ELENA Mikhailovna
Леонтьева Валерия Сергеевна

Магистерская программа «Менеджмент в индустрии впечатлений»

Контакты

History of Latin American Art

Course Syllabus