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History and Theory in Architecture IX (Ursprung)
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Abstract
Joseph Beuys: Social SculptureThe lecture will discuss the work of Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) in the context of the socio-political dynamics from the 1950s to the present day. The lecture is based on a book project on Joseph Beuys conducted in 2020
Objective
Knowledge of key works of art and concepts of Joseph Beuys. Insight into the relation between contemporary and, architecture and politics.
Content
Joseph Beuys: Social Sculpture: The lecture will follow the career of the most prominent German artists in the second halft of the 20th century and relate it to the most important political project of this era, namely the European integration. For a brief period of time - between the late 1960s and the early 1980s, art, and culture in general, get influential in the social and political realm.Beuys stands at the center of this historic constallation. While his work is gradually becoming a part of art history, some aspects remain present.
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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History and Theory in Architecture IX (Ursprung)
No course on 23.10. (seminar week) and 11th and 18th December 2020 (before final critics).
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1 h weekly |