2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ARTF3157 Duchamp and After 1951-2002
20 creditsClass Size: 18
Module manager: Dr K Bristol
Email: k.a.c.bristol@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
ARTF2000 or any level two ARTF coded module.This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to distinguish, analyse and discuss ideas prompted by Duchamp's oeuvre and relate them to issues raised by artists active since the 1960s. They will have a substantial contextual knowledge of Duchamp's work and a critical understanding of his importance as a figure of reference for these artists. Through reading, presentations and essay writing, they wil be able to analyse and discuss individual works and broader issues by a number of individual artists from the period considered.Skills outcomes
Verbal and written fluency in constructing a logical and coherent argument.
Use of audio visual aids
Participation in group discussions
Co-ordination and dissemination of a range of historical, contextual visual information
Using bibliographies and databases
Syllabus
This module proposes a transversal reading of the art of the 20th century through the perspective of the critical reception and artistic legacy of Marcel Duchamp. Analysis of the recent Duchamp historiography and re-interpretation of his key concepts such as the ready-made opticality and notions of reproduction will precede critical discussion of his legacies, in view of the problematic nature of the very notion of 'artistic legacy'. Although the American reception of the artist, and his rediscovery in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s will be examined, attention will also be given to the lesser-known reception of Duchamp in European art. Starting with figures such as Yves Klein, Piero Manzoni and Marcel Broodthaers, we will then explore the impact of Duchamp's thought on the museum institution and questions of art display, commerce and authorship. Critiques of Duchamp, such as Joseph Beuys' claim that 'Duchamp's silence is overrated' and feminist oriented readins from Sherrie Levine through Sylvie Blocher will suggest alternative readings.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
140 hours class preparation including researching textual and visual materials/reading/preparing presentations38 hours essay
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Non-assessed student presentationsParticipation in class discussions
Attendance at seminars
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1 x 2,000-3,000 word essay | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/03/2009
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