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Course Description
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Course Name
Contemporary Art and Society
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Art History, History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Credits: 15.0
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: NoneThis module is an introduction to the socio-historical context and artistic production from 1965 to the rise
and fall of Saatchi's Young British Art and today's contemporary art.As the influence of Abstract Expressionism waned in the 1960s, artists came to question the very philosophy
underlying modernism, causing a variety of new movements and styles to dominate the art world. The module will
follow the development of painting and sculpture and explore a variety of new artistic media including video,
performance, photography and installation, through a focus on art movements like Arte Povera, Minimalism,
Pop Art, Conceptual and Performance Art, Environmental Art, and Feminist Art.Individual art objects will be discussed in detail within their social, religious, intellectual, and historical
contexts, and their public reception. Visits to Tate Modern, and other venues in London will constitute
integral part of the program.Please note that this module involves class visits to various locations in London. When timetabling please
allow yourself an hour's travel time either side of the class.Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 5
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