DDML515 History of culture and present

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Adéla Dědová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Miroslav Plešák
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
Fri 12:00–13:30 106
Prerequisites
Student graduated in the bachelor degree of Theatre Production and Stage Technology or in equal type of studies.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim is to bring students to learn about the extensive field of culture outside of the theatrical context. However, with a perspective focused on the field of cultural production. Course will primarily focus on the history of art from its beginnings to the present, and milestones in the development of individual artistic styles will be presented on the most important works. The students should thus obtain a basic general overview of art and culture. By searching for links between historical styles and their variations in the present, course reveals a wide field of culture to ensure the student is easier to orientate in the current world of art and cultural trends.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to orientate in basic fields of art and cultural theories after completing the course. Student should be able to distinguish the most prominent artistic styles and correctly incorporate them into their historical, political and social contexts.
Syllabus
  • The subject structure will be divided into selected topics:
  • 1) Basic concepts and theories of art;
  • 2) Art until 1900;
  • 3) Art after 1900;
  • 4) Film as a new medium;
  • 5) Art and politics;
  • 6) Postmodernism, Pop culture and the Internet.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Bois - Buchloh - Foster - Krausová, Umění po roce 1900, Slovart Praha 2007. info
  • Eco, Umberto. Dějiny krásy. Praha: Argo, 2005. info
  • Gombrich, E. H. Příběh umění. ARGO MF, 1995. info
  • Graham ,Gordon:Filosofie umění,Brno 2000. info
  • U. Eco: Umění a krása ve středověké estetice. info
Teaching methods
Lessons are in the form of lectures (50%) and seminars (50%). Lectures will consist of presentations, text and image analysis, discussions, audiovisual and educational excursions.
Assessment methods
Evaluation will be based on three written written assignments. Each of the assignements can score from 0 to 5 points. For the successful completion of the course, it is necessary to obtain at least 10 points out of 15 possible.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2022, Summer 2024.
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