The history of contemporary artLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The students recognise the most significant contemporary artists and their works and know the most important presentation methods and background of contemporary art. The students can seek for information about the phenomena of contemporary art from many sources. The students recognise the contemporary artwork as a part of the art history.

Content

The course focuses on contemporary art in relation to art history and the phenomena of the time. The course consists of lectures, discussions, information acquisition, presentations and small-scale assignments.