Module #1 Introduction to Art Criticism Overview of the field of art criticism, its history, and its relevance in contemporary art world
Module #2 Formalism:The Early 20th Century Examining the formalist approach, its key proponents (e.g., Clive Bell), and its influence on art criticism
Module #3 Greenberg and the Development of Modernism Analyzing Clement Greenbergs role in shaping modern art criticism, including his concept of kitsch
Module #4 Marxist and Socialist Art Criticism Exploring the Marxist and socialist approaches to art criticism, including the work of John Berger and T.J. Clark
Module #5 Feminist Art Criticism:Challenging the Canon Discussing the emergence of feminist art criticism, its key figures (e.g., Linda Nochlin, Griselda Pollock), and its impact on the art world
Module #6 Poststructuralism and Postmodernism Examination of poststructuralist and postmodern theories, including the work of Roland Barthes, Jacques Derrida, and Jean Baudrillard
Module #7 The Institutional Critique Analyzing the institutional critique of art, including the work of artists like Marcel Broodthaers and Hans Haacke
Module #8 Psychoanalytic Approaches to Art Criticism Exploring the application of psychoanalytic theory to art criticism, including the work of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan
Module #9 Semiotics and the Analysis of Visual Culture Introducing semiotics, its key concepts, and its application to the analysis of visual culture
Module #10 Cultural Studies and the Sociology of Art Examining the intersection of cultural studies and sociology in art criticism, including the work of Pierre Bourdieu
Module #11 Postcolonialism and Globalization Discussing the impact of postcolonialism and globalization on art criticism, including the work of artists like Okwui Enwezor and Hassan Hassan
Module #12 New Media and Digital Art Exploring the challenges and opportunities of digital art and new media in contemporary art criticism
Module #13 Ecocriticism and Environmental Art Introducing ecocriticism, its key concepts, and its application to environmental art and art criticism
Module #14 Queer Theory and Art Criticism Analyzing the intersection of queer theory and art criticism, including the work of artists like David Wojnarowicz and Félix González-Torres
Module #15 Art Criticism and the Market Examining the relationship between art criticism and the art market, including the role of critics, collectors, and galleries
Module #16 Theories of Vision and Perception Exploring theories of vision and perception, including the work of artists like James Turrell and Olafur Eliasson
Module #17 The Body and Performance in Art Criticism Analyzing the role of the body and performance in art criticism, including the work of artists like Marina Abramović and Tania Bruguera
Module #18 Art Criticism and Activism Examining the intersection of art criticism and activism, including the role of critics as advocates for social change
Module #19 The Future of Art Criticism Discussing the current state and future directions of art criticism, including the impact of digital media and social platforms
Module #20 Case Studies:Applying Theories to Artworks Applying various art critical theories to specific artworks, exploring their strengths and limitations
Module #21 Practical Criticism:Writing About Art Developing practical skills in writing about art, including strategies for analyzing and interpreting artworks
Module #22 Art Criticism and Curatorial Practice Examining the relationship between art criticism and curatorial practice, including the role of curators as critics
Module #23 Art Criticism in the Digital Age Exploring the opportunities and challenges of digital media for art criticism, including online publications and social media
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Methods and Theories in Art Criticism career
