The Category of Art as a Capitalist Product
Title: The Category of Art as a Capitalist Product
Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1pm New York time
Academic Level: Year 1 MA (but anyone from the public may participate)
Credits: 3
Description:
In this seminar we will review the relationship between the art system and capitalism. To do so, we will examine how contemporary art is articulated as a system and how it is differentiated from artistic practices. Then we will see certain ways in which Art relates to capitalism and how aesthetics as a philosophy has helped to colonize the way of understanding artistic creation. Finally we will review the political-artistic practice as a different perspective on the relationship between art and politics.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in GCAS College Dublin MA Program or enrolled through the GCAS E-School
Required Texts: (provided via PDF files)
Appenzeller, Tim. Old Masters. Articule of Nature.
Rancière, Jacques. Aisthesis.
Bowie, Andrew. Aesthetic and Subjetivity Gumbrecht,
Hans Ulrich. Production of presence
Learning and Teaching Methods:
Blended Learning (online/ in person) consisting of lectures, discussions, small group work, supervising, peer-group, student presentation.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to understanding the basic structure and articulation of the critique of art as a capitalist object.
- Ability to engage texts and conversation critically and coherently
- Ability to communicate clearly and analytically about all the major subjects and figures that comprise this course
Assessments:
The credit seeking student / researcher will be assessed in all aspects of this course through the following means:
Presentation
Participation
Research Examination (1,500 words)
If you are not seeking credit you do not have to fulfill these requirements.