The contributions of the museum to art and the environment will be discussed with the opportunities it offers to public. One of the main functions of art is to examine and analyze the bond between nature and human life. In doing so, the priorities that should be addressed in the concept of human nature and the redesign of the environment, especially the concept of art work how it connects the society via museum experience and the human nature hidden in the art work, its harmonious interaction with it all these issues will be prioritized. Also the artworks that are not restricted to the museum display, art productions that integrate the public and the living environment (such as installation) will be covered in the course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The history of art and environment
2nd Week
1960s and land art (Nancy Holt)
3rd Week
Op art , V.Vasarely,Jesus Rafael Soto and reflections
4th Week
1960s Arte povera and art work of Mario Merz
5th Week
Minimalist art (J.Chicago, Y. Kusama)
6th Week
Artifact analysis presentations from museums
7th Week
Examining artwork exhibited in museums and public space
8th Week
Midterm Projects
9th Week
Museum artwork and exhibition
10th Week
Meeting an artist
11th Week
Collecting and managing environmental artwork
12th Week
Choosing right spot for exhibiting land art
13th Week
IKSV, SALT, BASE, İstModern and their contribution to the field
14th Week
FINAL PROJECT presentations and analysis of an exhibition