91544

ARTH 101 Perspectives in World Art

Susan Aberth

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3:10 pm -4:30 pm

OLIN 102

AART

Cross-listed: Africana Studies Perspectives in World Art introduces the diversity of the visual arts worldwide over the course of two semesters. Students may take either semester or both. The first semester examines painting, sculpture, architecture, and other artifacts from the Paleolithic period through the 14^th century. Works from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas are studied chronologically to create an integrated historical context. Readings from various critical perspectives present different methodological approaches. Requirements include two papers, a mid-term, a final, and quizzes. This course fulfills one requirement for moderating into Art History; potential majors are urged to take Perspectives prior to other Art History classes. Open to all students. Class size: 25

91545

ARTH 113 History of Photography

Laurie Dahlberg

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8:30 am -9:50 am

OLIN 102

AART

Cross-listed: STS

The discovery of photography was announced in 1839, almost simultaneously by several inventors. Born of experiments in art and science, the medium combines vision and technology. It possesses a uniquely intimate relation to reality and for this reason has many applications outside the realm of fine art; nevertheless, from its inception photography has been a vehicle for artistic aspirations. This survey of the history of photography from its earliest manifestations to the 1970s considers the medium’s applications – as art, science, historical record, and document. This course is open to all students and is the prerequisite for most other courses in the history of photography. Art History distribution: Modern Class size: 25

91546

ARTH 123 Survey of 20th Century Art

Alex Kitnick

M . W . .

1:30 pm -2:50 pm

OLIN 102

AART

A survey of the major movements of modern art, beginning with postimpressionism in the late 19^th century and moving through fauvism, expressionism, cubism, futurism, constructivism, Dadaism, surrealism, abstract expressionism, pop art, and minimalism. Painting and sculpture are emphasized.

Art History distribution: Modern Europe Class size: 22

91988

ARTH 125 MODERN ARCHITECTURE 1850-1950

TBA

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10:10 am-11:30 am

FISHER ANNEX

AART

Cross-listed: Environmental & Urban Studies This course will address the history of modern architecture from its emergence in Western Europe during the eighteenth century through to its widespread presence and diversification by the end of World War II. This course will pay particular attention to the ways in which architects have responded to, and participated in, formal and aesthetic developments in other arts, as well as the role of architecture in broader technological, economic, and social-political transformations. Class size: 20

91548

ARTH 227 Roman Urbanism from romulus to rutelli (753 bce – 2000 ce)

Diana DePardo-Minsky

M . W . .

3:10 pm -4:30 pm

OLIN 102

AART

Cross-listed: Classical Studies; Environmental & Urban Studies; Italian Studies Politicians and popes from the Rome’s founder (Romulus) to recent governments (including Francesco Rutelli, former mayor of Rome), conscious of the historic significance of urban topography and architectural type, have crafted Rome into a capital that expresses their ideological aims. This class focuses on the commissioning of large-scale representational architecture, the creation of public space, and the orchestration of streets at seven sites in continuous use since antiquity. By charting the chronological development of these sites, the class examines the ongoing dialogue between the past and present in Rome. Requirements include critical essays, presentations, and tests.  Completion of this class qualifies as a prerequisite for Roma in Situ (ARTH 248), taught during January in Rome and in the Spring at Bard. Open to all students; fills the Art History 15th century to 18th century requirement and the European Art requirement. Class size: 22

91423

PHIL 231 THE CRITICAL TURN: Aesthetics after Kant

Norton Batkin

M . W . .

11:50 am -1:10 pm

OLIN 102

HUM

See Philosophy section for description.

91549

ARTH 235 15^th Century Italian renaissance Art, Architecture and urbanism

Diana DePardo-Minsky

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4:40 pm -6:00 pm

OLIN 102

AART

Cross-listed: Environmental & Urban Studies; Italian Studies Proceeding chronologically and geographically from Florence to northern court cities before arriving at Rome and Venice, this lecture class situates formal and iconographic innovations in painting, sculpture, architecture, and urbanism within the politics, philosophy, and theology of the quattrocento Renaissance. The course emphasizes how the study of antiquity gave birth both to archaeology (the study of the material remains of the past) and to art/architectural theory (the formulation of ideas for the future), while the study of anatomy and nature produced a new visual vocabulary. Beginning with Giotto, the class analyzes the contributions of Ghiberti, Brunelleschi, Masaccio, Donatello, Pierodella Francesca, Fra Angelico, Alberti, Botticelli, Sangallo, Mantegna, and Bellini. In addition to secondary scholarship, readings incorporate primary sources by Ghiberti, Piero, Alberti, and Vasari. Requirements include a mid-term, a final, a critical essay, and a research paper on a work in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Open to all students. Art History distribution: 15^th through 18^th century Europe Class size: 22

91550

ARTH 257 Art in the Age of Revolution

Laurie Dahlberg

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11:50 am -1:10 pm

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AART

Cross-listed: Victorian Studies A social history beginning with the art of the pre-Revolutionary period and ending with realism. Major topics include changing definitions of neoclassicism and romanticism; the impact of the revolutions of 1789, 1830, and 1848; the Napoleonic presence abroad; the shift from history painting to scenes of everyday life; landscape painting as an autonomous art form; and attitudes toward race and sexuality. Emphasis is placed on French artists such as Corot, Courbet, David, Delacroix, Géricault, Greuze, Ingres, and Vigée-Lebrun; Constable, Friedrich, Goya, and Turner are also considered. Art History distributions: Modern, Europe Class size: 20

91551

ARTH 266 American Art after WWII: abstract expressionism and pop art

Tom Wolf

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10:10 am- 11:30 am

OLIN 102

AART

Cross-listed: American Studies This course examines major developments in American painting and sculpture in the years following World War II. The evolution of the "New York School" is studied in relation to contemporary European artistic currents, and Abstract Expressionism is viewed in the context of the various reactions against it following its "triumph." Artists considered include Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Andy Warhol. Art History distribution: Modern Class size: 22

91552

ARTH 273 Religious Imagery in Latin America

Susan Aberth

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11:50 am -1:10 pm

OLIN 102

AART

Cross-Listed: Africana Studies, LAIS This course explores the varied visual manifestations of religious expression in Latin America after the Spanish Conquest. In addition to churches, statuary, and paintings, the class examines fold art traditions, African diasporic religions, and contemporary art and practices. Art History distribution: Americas Class size: 22

91541

ARTH 276 Chinese Religious Art

Patricia Karetzky

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1:30 pm -3:50 pm

OLIN 205

AART

Cross-listed: Asian Studies A study of religious art and architecture in China through its various dynasties. Topics include the mystical arts of ancient Sichuan, the cosmological symbolism of the Ming Tang (Hall of Enlightenment), ancient Buddhist cave temples, the evolution of Confucianism into an institutional religion, as well as the evolution of Daoist practice and contemporary popular religion. Art History distribution: Asia/Africa/Middle East

Class size: 22

91991

ARTH 280 CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM

TBA

. . W . F

11:50 am-1:10 pm

FISHER ANNEX

AART

This course offers a survey of current developments and debates in the production of the built environment. Class sessions will vary in approach, focusing on specific architects/firms, architectural and urban case studies, controversies, and building technologies. Key figures to be examined: Rem Koolhaas, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, SANAA, Herzog & de Meuron, ZahaHadid, David Adjaye, and Shigeru Ban. Issues, projects, and events will be explored from an international perspective, and include: the Freedom Tower, urban growth in Asia, sustainability, the Beijing and London Olympics, renewed interest in ornament, informal housing (India and Latin America), and the digital. Course requirements: midterm and final exam, papers, and student presentations.

Class size: 20

91553

ARTH 340 Seminar in Contemporary Art

Tom Wolf

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1:30 pm -3:50 pm

FISHER ANNEX

AART

A consideration of the history of recent art, beginning with a short survey of the minimalism of the 1960s and then focusing on subsequent artistic developments through the early 21st century.  The class meets in New York City every fourth week to view current exhibitions.   Students give presentations about selected artists and topics to the class. Art History distribution: Modern Class size: 15

91554

ARTH 344 The Spaces of Minimalism

Alex Kitnick

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1:30 pm -3:50 pm

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AART

Minimalism is often credited with initiating a spatial turn in contemporary art; its smooth surfaces and standardized forms bring attention to the surrounding environment. Indeed, one does not look into minimalist work as one does with a picture but rather moves around it. In addition to studying the work and writings of key minimalist artists such Donald Judd and Carl Andre, who are included in the collections of the Hessel Museum of Art, the course will also examine the Dwan Gallery archives, which are located at Center for Curatorial Studies. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Dwan was one of the key galleries showing Minimalist and Land Art in America. In addition to Bard’s resources, the course will also make use of other local sites, such as Dia: Beacon. The course will conclude by examining Minimalism's various afterlives. Students will complete a variety of written projects, including object analyses, exhibition reviews, and research papers. Art History distribution: Modern Class size: 15

91556

ARTH 352 Cities and Photography

Luc Sante

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1:30 pm -3:50 pm

PRE 110

AART

Although it took a few decades for the speed of photography to catch up to the speed of the city, the two have been inseparable since at least 1900. The pairing virtually defined photography in the twentieth century. Now that we are in the twenty-first, however, their union is once again in question, for reasons that range from ethical and political considerations to formal exhaustion. We will examine the record and ponder the conundrums. Major photographers include Annan, Marville, Riis, Atget, Brassaï, Abbott, Alvarez Bravo, Weegee, Levitt, Klein, Arbus, Winogrand, Moriyama, Shore, diCorcia.
Art History distribution: Modern Class size: 15

91555

ARTH 353 Outsider Art

Susan Aberth

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1:30 pm -3:50 pm

FISHER ANNEX

AART

The term “Outsider Art” is a problematic umbrella under which are grouped a variety of difficult to categorize artistic practices. This class will first examine the use of terminology such as outsider, naïve, and visionary, as well as groupings such as art brut, folk art, art of the insane, and even popular culture. We will pursue relevant questions such as: what exactly are the criteria for inclusion in such categories, do art markets drive this labeling, how does this work function within the art world, and are categorical borders crossed in order to fit the needs of exhibiting institutions, and finally how has Outsider Art impacted mainstream modern and contemporary art and are the dividing lines between the two still relevant. Art History distribution: Modern

Class size: 15

91558

ARTH 385 Art Criticism and Methodology

Susan Merriam

M . . . .

10:10 am- 12:30 pm

FISHER ANNEX

AART

This seminar, designed primarily for art history majors, helps students develop the ability to think critically about a range of different approaches to the field of art history. Students read and discuss a variety of texts in order to become familiar with the discipline’s development. Methodologies such as connoisseurship, cultural history, Marxism, feminism, and post-modernism are analyzed. Class size: 15