The focus of this lecture-only course is the emergence and development of modernism to around 1970, and its legacy in post-modern and contemporary art to the present day. It will explore the expanding range of materials and their applications ranging from traditional painting and sculpture to video and installation, considered in the context of the various movements, such as cubism, surrealism, minimalism, neo-expressionism and others but also in terms of relevant issues and themes which are not confined to specific movements. While the course is predominantly concerned with developments in Europe and North America, it will also respond to the changing perception of art, from a relatively insular western view to a more global approach embracing the art of other continents.

Lecturer

Professor Yvonne Scott

How to apply

You may register and pay by credit/laser card online at http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 or you can download an application form and send it with a cheque/draft/postal money order made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account to: Patricia Stapleton, Extramural Administrator, School of Histories and Humanities, room 3141, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Applications may be made in person after Tuesday, 6 August 2013, in room 3141, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. or by appointment (phone 01 896 8589).

Fee

€150 for the course. A concession rate of €75 is available to second and third level students and people whose primary source of income is social welfare, health board or a government-sponsored employment scheme.

Time and place

This is a day-time course. Time and venue to be confirmed, please check our website: http://www.histories-humanities.tcd.ie/extramural after 6 August 2013 for update or text ‘INFO’ to 087 2572015.

Duration

The course comprises of two lectures per week over one twelve-week term commencing Monday, 13 January 2014. There is a one week break (24-28 February 2014) when no lectures will take place.