Scottish Art in the Age of Change 1945-2000

Pre-requisites for enrolment

None.

Content of Course

Each week there will be a two-hour class, which will consist of an illustrated introductory lecture followed by class discussion. Each class will focus on the work of a major artist of the period, examining that work in a socio-historical and artistic context. The classes will be arranged in a chronological historical basis from 1945 to the end of last century.

Teaching method(s)

Each session will consist of an introductory lecture followed by open discussion. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Show an introductory knowledge of the historical and artistic development of Scottish art from 1945 to 2000;

• Assess critically the wide array of works from this period which are readily available to be seen in major collections throughout Scotland.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

• Hare, Bill, 1993. Contemporary Painting in Scotland. Sidney: Craftsman House.

• Hartley, Keith, 1987. Scottish Art since 1900. Edinburgh: Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

• Macmillan, Duncan, 2000. Scottish Art in the 20^th Century. Edinburgh; Mainstream.

• Partrizio, Andrew, 1999. Contemporary Sculpture in Scotland. Sidney: Craftsman House.

 

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

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