ARHT6936 - Biennales, Triennales & Contemporary Art

Semester 2, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Catriona Deirdre Moore
Phone: +61 2 9351 6905
Email: catriona.moore@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit explores the historical emergence and rapid growth of contemporary international surveys of art since the 1960s. The Biennales, Triennales, Documentas and related international exhibitions are a spectacular cornerstone of today's global art industry. The proliferation of museums, exhibitions, art fairs and cultural events at the international level are now competing with other areas of mass entertainment. In particular, the international contemporary art survey has become a pre-eminent, critical platform for art, trade and cultural politics. The unit is run in conjunction with the Biennale of Sydney. It is an intensive class, with a large component held in situ at Biennale exhibitions, performances, conferences and satellite events.

Assessments

1x3000wd essay (75%), 1x1000wd class presentation in situ at the Biennale (25%)

Classes

Please consult department for class schedule

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