This course focuses on the modern period and issues raised by modern art practices. It spans the period from the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1930s, before the outbreak of the second World War. The program makes a distinction between modernity as a social phenomenon and modernism as an activity in the visual arts. It will consider the role of the artist in modern society and will include detailed examination of the new forms of representation developed by artists in Europe with particular reference to works of art in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia. Most lectures and tutorials are held in the National Gallery.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
At the end of this course, students should
- become acquainted with major trajectories in modernist art in Europe and North America, 1860-1937.
- be able to understand and analyse significant works of art in formal and contextual terms
- comprehend specific historical issues that relate to individual artists, periods or movements
- understand the significance of late-19th and early-20th century developments for histories of contemporary practice
Indicative Assessment
1200 word essay (50%); 600 word essay or equivalent (20%); tutorial presentation (20%); Attendance and participation (10%).
Attendance at lectures and tutorials is compulsory.
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Workload
Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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