Contemporary Art Scene

Anglo-American University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Contemporary Art Scene

  • Host University

    Anglo-American University

  • Location

    Prague, Czech Republic

  • Area of Study

    Visual Arts

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    6
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4
  • Overview

    Additional course fees apply to this course. Please reach out to your Prague Program Manager for additional information about these fees.

    Course Description
    By visiting exhibitions and galleries, artists’ studios and discussing strong contemporary artworks and art texts, students will explore the different concepts of contemporary arts. The course will also question issues like the art market, art collectors and collections, phenomena of international shows like the Venice Biennale and the position of artists, curators, collectors or critics within the contemporary art scene.

    Course Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

    • Using the Prague art scene as a case study to enable students to study the contemporary art scene.
    • Introducing students to roles, issues and institutions connected to the realm of contemporary art (artists, curators, art historians, critics, collectors, art schools, galleries, media, market, exhibitions etc.).
    • Helping students orient themselves in the contemporary art scene and enabling them to follow the exciting changes in the art world.
    • Engaging the students in an in-depth research about a particular topic or issue related to the contemporary art world.
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