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ARHT6936: Biennales, Triennales and Contemporary Art
2024 unit information
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.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Art History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Achieve a better historical understanding of the emergence and growth of contemporary exhibitions as well as in-depth knowledge of the global art industry in the early 21st century, including the proliferation of museums, exhibitions, art fairs, and cultural events at the international level
- LO2. Develop the ability to critically analyze the role and significance of Biennales/ Triennales, and other international exhibitions in shaping the global art industry and evaluate the impact of these events on artistic practices, trade, and cultural politics
- LO3. Enhance awareness of the cultural and political aspects of international contemporary art surveys and critically explore how these events serve as critical platforms for addressing cultural, social, and political issues on a global scale
- LO4. Broaden perspectives of diverse forms of contemporary art and integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world examples by engaging with the Biennale of Sydney
- LO5. Expand research experience and develop requisite research and analytical skills essential in the study of art history, museum studies and visual culture
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