SPAN6635MA-L10
Art of Mexico
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN GUADALAJARA
Art of Mexico
The course will present a view of artistic practices in Mexico, from Prehispanic to Modern Art. It emphasizes on concepts, over a chronological background, of the Mesoamerican ancient cultures: Aztecs, Mayas, and the west region of Mexico; the contemporary art produced by José Clemente Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and María Izquierdo. Students will identify artistic ideas and forms with two basic questions: Which ideas inspired them? And what are their material innovations? We will discuss a basic bibliography which will be illustrated by images and a visit to the city’s pictorial collections. As a conclusion, students will write an essay about one of the themes discussed on the course. (1 Unit)
Required text: Course pack for purchase in Mexico.
Art of Mexico
The course will present a view of artistic practices in Mexico, from Prehispanic to Modern Art. It emphasizes on concepts, over a chronological background, of the Mesoamerican ancient cultures: Aztecs, Mayas, and the west region of Mexico; the contemporary art produced by José Clemente Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and María Izquierdo. Students will identify artistic ideas and forms with two basic questions: Which ideas inspired them? And what are their material innovations? We will discuss a basic bibliography which will be illustrated by images and a visit to the city’s pictorial collections. As a conclusion, students will write an essay about one of the themes discussed on the course. (1 Unit)
Required text: Course pack for purchase in Mexico.
- Term:
- Summer 2010, LS 6 Week Session
- Location:
- Mexico
- Schedule:
- 12:20pm-1:20pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jul 1, 2010 to Aug 13, 2010)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Juan Arturo Camacho Becerra
- Subject:
- Spanish
- Department:
- Spanish (& Portuguese UG)
- Division:
- Language School
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Civ Cul & Soc
- Levels:
- Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 60564
- Subject Code:
- SPAN
- Course Number:
- 6635M
- Section Identifier:
- A