TO ALL STUDENTS: Re., Coursework

Please be aware that all marked papers for ART HIST 2A03  /CMST 2I03, ART HIST 3AA3 and ART HIST 3I03  are currently available for collection at the School of the Arts office (TSH 414).

Papers for last term's ART HIST 4E03 will be returned to the SOTA office at the end of April. I will be posting a notice here on the blog once I am closer to a delivery date. My continued thanks for your patience regarding this matter.

To all students of ART HIST 2A03 / CMST 2I03 (Visual Literacy): Please be aware that final exams are not returned to students. Should you wish to review your paper you may request your exam (for viewing purposes) through the SOTA office after the examination period has concluded.

Please know that I will be away until the 24th of April. I will not be accessible by email during my time away.

I wish all of you the best during your exams and continued success with your future studies!

GD

ART HIST 3AA3 FINAL EXAM 2012: Question

The final exam, as you know, is a partial take-home test. The question (below) is being provided in a advance so that you may prepare a comprehensive and thoughtful response. Please read the following question and be prepared to to offer your response on the day of the examination (Please check exam schedule for time and location). Remember that you will not be allowed to use aids of any sort so you must commit your response to memory:

EXAM QUESTION:

Julian Stallabrass presents a decidedly Marxist critique of contemporary art. Consider his argument from your own critical perspective. What are the merits of his critique? What are its limitations? Use examples of work from the readings and / or lectures to support your comments.

ART HIST 3I03 FINAL EXAM 2012: Question

The final exam, as you know, is a partial take-home test. The question (below) is being provided in a advance so that you may prepare a comprehensive and thoughtful response. Please read the following question and be prepared to to offer your response on the day of the examination (Please check exam schedule for time and location). Remember that you will not be allowed to use aids of any sort so you must commit your response to memory:

EXAM QUESTION:

Walter Friedlaender, John Shearman and Anthony Blunt each define Mannerism in different ways. Summarize the definitions offered by each of these scholars and comment on the strengths and weaknesses of their arguments. Use relevant examples of 16^th-century Italian art and / or architecture to support your comments.

ART HIST 2A03 / CMST 2I03 Classes

Due to some unforseen circumstances it was necessary to cancel the final Visual Literacy class today. My apologies to those inconvenienced by the cancellation and to those who were looking forward to a screening of the last episodes of Extras. Since we did not have a chance to bring the course to a formal conclusion let me take a moment to wish all of you a great summer and good luck with your future studies!

All the best,

Greg Davies

FRIDAY MARCH 30: CLASS CANCELLATIONS

Please remember that ALL classes are cancelled today (as announced in lecture).

ART HIST 3I03: Tests (#2) Available for Collection

Please note that the marked 3I03 tests (#2) are now available for collection at the SOTA office (TSH 414). Remaining papers will be brought to class on Tuesday April 3rd.

ART HIST 3AA3: Shirin Neshat Interview

Here is the Shirin Neshat interview presented in class. There are a number of other interviews with the artist, photographer and filmmaker on Youtube. You may want to explore these further...