The purpose and role of art galleries, auction houses, art fairs, biennales and museums in the development and impact of contemporary art

18 Fevereiro 2025, 17:00 • Paula Alexandra Carvalho Alves Rodrigues Horta

·       Institutional definition of contemporary art.

.    The role of art galleries, auction houses, art fairs, biennales and museums in the development of contemporary art.

·       Discussion of the experience of the Contemporary Art Museum: architecture and exhibition spaces.

·       Screening of a guided tour of five contemporary art masterpieces at the Centre Pompidou.

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Definition and categories of art

13 Fevereiro 2025, 17:00 • Paula Alexandra Carvalho Alves Rodrigues Horta

Introduction to western philosophies of art.

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Presentation of course content and calendar, assessment, course requirements and expectations

11 Fevereiro 2025, 17:00 • Paula Alexandra Carvalho Alves Rodrigues Horta

Assessment criteria:  

·       Attendance and participation in class discussions that reflects critical thinking and an understanding of the assigned reading (25%)

·       Midterm Test (35%)

·       Final Test OR Research Project to be presented and discussed in class (40%)

 

(Note: Students who have more than 5 unexplained absences cannot choose between the Final Test or the Research Project. They will have to sit the Final Test. 

See the guidelines for the Research Project in the Course Pack)

Important dates

25 March — Submission of the Research Project Proposal

3 April — Midterm Test

6 May — Final Written Test (for students not doing the Research Project)

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