| Course code | ÜAX900 |
| Name of the course | Issues in the Contemporary Visual Arts |
| Languages of instruction | estonian/english |
| Teaching staff | |
| Responsible staff member | Raivo Kelomees |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations |
| Semester |
| ECTS |
| Total ECTS | 3 ECTS |
Course aims
The course surveys a selection of key problems of contemporary art. Among them is a survey of exhibit space—the history of the white cube, the role of the curator in the 20th century, the history of art installations and the 1990s trend of major thematic exhibitions and biennials.
Half of the coursework consists of an introduction to internationally renowned artists and their works (screenings). The artwork in question dates from the last decade of the 20th century. (Tracy Emin et al.)
Learning outcomes
The student must be able to orient himself in the history of contemporary art, know the basic concepts and be aware of the latest trends in both contemporary art and its special branches, e.g. digital art.
