2012
Who is this for?
Those with an interest/qualification in art history, art or similar who would like to expand their knowledge.
Overview
Participants consider the artwork as a changeable thing rather than as an immutable object, with its own 'life history', which is susceptible to alteration regarding physical condition, function, and meanings it carries.
Participants are encouraged to examine works from diverse periods and cultures. Directed learning focuses on ancient art, the Italian Renaissance and Victorian design, as well as the issue of art forgery in the modern period.
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Delivery
Participants examine the creative process and the extent to which it is compromised by the relationship between artist and patron. The artwork is examined during its making with regard to its intended function. The ways in which the history of an object may stay with it, or be retrieved, distorted, or faked are examined using case histories.
Assessment
Assessment is through a report on an artefact from conception to present, referencing changing ownership, location, interpretation and value, and a log book, assessing understanding of the degree of control artists have over their work, to consider innovation versus the influence of pre-existing art, prevailing styles, societal constraints, and the demands of the market.
Key details
Unit Code: PDF017
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Credit points: 15
FHEQ level: 5
Prerequisites: Foundation-level (FHEQ 4) qualification in the history of art, architecture and design, fine art, or illustration, or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
Cost: Please contact us.