Feminist Theory as Postmodern Theory

How does feminist theory connect to the other postmodern theories discussed in Barrett's last chapter (i.e. postcolonialism, poststructuralism, etc.) ? Use Nochlin's piece as your source for feminist theory in your answer.

Due Monday, October 31st at 12 noon. 

Expand on your assigned discussion question from today's class through an interpretation of one of Doris Saledo's or Carrie Mae Weems' works. Due Wednesday, October 26th by 12 noon.

Discuss two works of art, one that fits any definition of Modernism and another that you can interpret through any of the theories from the chapter on postmodernism (Barrett). Describe how these works fit these theories and provide links to images. Due Monday, October 24th.

Unraveling Danto

Think again about the work we saw at OMA today and consider the paragraph in Chapter One of Danto's "The End of Art" which begins halfway down on page 13. It starts, "The sixties was a paroxysm of styles..." and ends with "You had, in brief, to turn to philosophy."

1. Can you think of any of the objects in OMA that could be used as an example of what art is? Could it be the ONLY example? Why or why not?

2. If postmodernism means that you cannot teach the meaning of art by example, as Danto claims, how do you teach it? By what means?

We will share our answers in class on Monday. Please complete two journal pages on this post.

Diana Folsom Class Visit

What engaged your attention/imagination most actively during Diana Folsom's class visit last week? Was it the mention of "California Flow Painting," or Jorge Pardo's gallery designs for LACMA? Were you intrigued by the intersection of Formalism and Expressionism in Ms. Folsom's work? Or was it the feedback she gave you on your visual journal that was most engaging?

This blog post is due Wednesday, October 12th by noon. Journal entry for this post will be reviewed on November 2nd.

Andy Goldsworthy: Formalist?

Why might it be helpful to view Andy Goldworthy's work through Formalist theory and what might be the disadvantages of doing so?  You may want to research his work a bit further before answering.

Your response is due Wednesday, October 5th at 12 noon along with two journal pages. Also, please remember to bring questions for Diana Folsom to our Wednesday meeting with her.

Under the Modernist Umbrella: Greenberg as Influential critic

As an art critic and theorist, Clement Greenberg heavily influenced Abstract Expressionist painting. How do you feel about his influence and can you think of people or movements that influence contemporary art and design today?

This blog post is being published late. It is due by Friday, October 7th along with two journal pages.