Class plan

Please note:

  • This is a general plan for our discussions. It is subject to revisions and modifications in correspondence with the evolution of the class.

  • Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to due dates for readings, projects, and other in-class activities. I will announce any changes to the schedule during class time and post them to the class website. Students are responsible for noting all changes and adhering to them. Please check the web site at least twice a week.

W1- Intro

Themes. Structure.

W2- What is an image?

The power of images

W3- What is an Image?

The power of images- cont.

W4- What is an image?

What is an image today?

W5- What is Art?

Representation

Discussion history of formalist views.

Kant- Formalism. Autonomous artwork

W6- What is art?

Representation

Photography and the crisis of representation

W7- Reading Week

W8- What is Art?

Art and Life

W9- What is Art?

Art and technology

W10- What is Technology?

Technology and Humanity

W11- Technology and Humanity

W 12- Technology and Humanity

W 13- Technology and Humanity