How and why have avant-garde artists and critics used art history in the
twentieth-century?
2. How has the relationship between artist, art critic, art institution and viewer
changed over the period covered in this course? Why?
3. Discuss the changing relationship between object and text in twentieth-century
art.
demonstrate critical understanding and creative
engagement with the material discussed during the semester by articulating a position
(a THESIS) and developing this position in a logical and thoughtful manner in the essay.
A good essay will:
– demonstrate an understanding of the individual readings used
– demonstrate an understanding of how various movements and texts have
interacted/influenced/responded to others.
– acknowledge the diversity of ideas that have been presented over the semester
(IE. Consider how your position applies to different movements)
– discuss relevant artworks to support/explain your ideas
– demonstrate knowledge of relevant social or historical events that impact art
historical developments
