Atölye Modern: History of Modernity and Modern Art

History of Modernity and Modern Art

October 22, 2024 | November 5, 19, and 26, 2024 | December 3, 10, and 17, 2024 | January 7 and 14, 2025
Tuesdays, 19.30–21.30 (10 weeks)
*There will be no seminar on October 29, 2024; November 12, 2024; and December 31, 2025.

History of Modernity and Modern Art aims to provide participants with basic knowledge about art history and contribute to their interpretation of art.

This series offers an interdisciplinary perspective to understanding modern and contemporary art in chronological order. Beginning with the ancient Greek period, the seminars trace the historical footprints of the concept of modernism, the changing aesthetic approaches during the Renaissance and Enlightenment eras, and how social and political transformations have been reflected in diverse art forms like visual arts, architecture, and literature. The series also examine the impact of scientific and technological advancements on art production throughout history.

Led by expert scholars, art historians, and curators, the program spans 10 weeks.

WEEKLY PROGRAM

Week 1: Culture and Art from Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages
Week 2: Renaissance and the Emergence of Fine Arts
Week 3: Enlightenment Era: From Taste to Aesthetics
Week 4: Modern Art and -isms I
Week 5: Modern Art and -isms II
Week 6: Modern Sculpture and the Rise of the Avantgarde
Week 7: Post-Avantgarde
Week 8: Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art
Week 9: New Forms of Artistic Expression
Week 10: Beginning of Postmodernity