| Course title | Art in the Czech Lands III/1: Modern and Contemporary |
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| Course code | DVU/B0C07 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional, Optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction to historical context, terminology and methodology 2. Modern movements of the early 20th century 3. Czech Cubism 4. Adolf Loos in the Czech lands 5. Oskar Kokoshka in the context of the Czech lands 6. Mies van der Rohe, Villa Tugendhat in Brno 7. Czechoslovak Avant-Gardes 8. Bauhaus and Czechoslovakia 9. Czechoslovak artists in France in the interwar period 10. Le Corbusier and Czechoslovakia 11. Exhibitions of modern housing 12. Czechoslovak representation at world exhibitions 13. Czechoslovak architecture of the 1960s and 1970s
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course focuses on selected topics in the history of art and architecture in the 20th century, with a special interest in the points of contact between Czech countries and the international art scene. It deals with key movements, artists, and works of art in a broader European and global context. Special attention will be paid to the circulation of people and ideas, as well as cultural and historical contexts, in order to develop an understanding of the complexities of historical development. The course aims to introduce English-speaking students to significant moments in Czech art and architectural history and to develop their skills in the reception and interpretation of works of art. The course includes an excursion/tour of architecture items and a gallery/museum visit.
Orientation in the issues of modern art and architecture in the Czech lands in the 20th century; knowledge of key movements, artists and works of art in a broader European and global context; developing skills of reception and interpretation of works of art. |
| Prerequisites |
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Interest in the specific topics; basic orientation in general European history
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
Continuous completion of assignments, producing a paper and taking an oral colloquium in English. Attending at least 80% of classes. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Art History and Heritage Conservation (2023) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2024) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): The History of Art and the Theory of Art (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |