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WRITING FOR ARTS & CULTURE - ART277 Spring 2022
Course
Tony Ozuna
This course is an introduction to arts writing by taking advantage of the rich cultural life of Prague. There will be a focus on the temporary art exhibitions,
not necessarily only contemporary art. Experimental theatre and film will also be integrated as interdisciplinary forms in contemporary art. This is so that we take advantage of the numerous cultural festivals in the city, particularly for film or theatre. An understanding and appreciation of the role of cultural organizations and institutions will be emphasized, and so students will also be given the opportunity to meet with representatives of cultural organizations. Field trips to galleries, exhibits and other cultural events in Prague will be an integral component of the course. This activity will be combined with discussions of assigned readings from seminal to contemporary cultural critics and journalists.The primary reading is "How to Write About Contemporary Art" by Gilda Williams (available a the Library). Students will hopefully publish an essay or review in online publications based in Prague, or beyond.
Here is the course outline:
1. There is no single 'best' way to write about art
Feb 10
Introduction to the many forms of arts writing. Site Visit: Umprum Museum |
2. Blackness
Feb 17
Topic: Catalogue text about Black artists (with exhibit) |
3. Czech art in political perspectives
Feb 24
Topic: Czech art in political perspectives Site Visit: Museum Kampa |
4. Electricity in Art
Mar 3
Topic: 100 years of Electricity in Art Description: new exhibition space in Mala Strana Site visit: Kunsthalle in Prague |
5. The Buddha Up Close
Mar 10
Topic: Buddhism in Art Description: The Buddha Up Close exhibition Site visit: Wallenstein Riding School |
6. Alena Foustkova & Mask
Mar 17
Topic: Visit to Galerie Havelka for meeting with Alena Foustkova; visit to Josef Sudek Atelier for the exhibit Mask |
7. Chalupecky
Mar 24
Site visits: Prague Municipal Gallery "Exhibition on Chalupecky |
8. Mid-term break
Mar 31
there is no meeting on this week |
9. Great expectations
Apr 7
Topic: visit to Dox for exhibition Great Expectations on this date |
10. Post-Digital Intimacy
Apr 14
Topic: contemporary art scene Description: Post-Digital Intimacy exhibition - international group show Site Visit: Trade Fair Palace |
11. Bedrich Feuerstein
Apr 21
Topic: Bedrich Feuerstein Description: Czech architect who lived, worked in Paris & Tokyo Site visit: National Technical Museum |
12. Heroin Crystal
Apr 28
Exhibition Heroin Crystal-Czech art in the 1990s |
13. Week 13-Art on Film
May 5
Topic: Film Reviews Art on Film in international film festivals |
14. Final Visits
May 12
Topic: Final visits for the course - TBA Description: Final excursions for the short final article/assignment |
15. Final Exams week
May 19
no group meeting, only time for last minute consultations. |