Lectures in course HUM-321: History of contemporary art

Explores academicism, the struggle in visual representation, and the evolution of artistic expression over time.

Explores the origins and key elements of surrealism, a movement defying conventions and standards in the early 20th century.

The Struggle of Jacob and the Angel

Explores Eugene Delacroix's painting 'The Struggle of Jacob and the Angel' and its interpretations by symbolist artists.

Artistic Rebellion: Modern Artists and the Theme of Wrestling

Explores modern artists' rebellion through the theme of wrestling, challenging traditional norms and societal conventions.

Yves Klein and New Realism

Delves into Yves Klein's innovative approach to art and his significant role in the New Realism movement.

Impressionism: Defining an Artistic Movement Through a Joke

Explores how a critic's joke defined the Impressionist movement and its innovative approach to art.

Giorgio de Chirico: Metaphysical Painting and Artistic Identity

Explores Giorgio de Chirico's metaphysical art and artistic influences.

The Pre-Raphaelites: Hiding and Revealing in Victorian England

Explores the Pre-Raphaelite movement, focusing on symbolism, avant-garde nature, and rejection of Renaissance aesthetics.

Net Art: Recovery, Digital Saturation, and Art Conquest

Delves into the evolution of Net art, exploring recovery, instability, and digital saturation in the art world.

Impressionism: Claude Monet and His Contemporaries

Delves into the birth of Impressionism, focusing on Monet's evolution and iconic works.

Art History: Museum Data and Artistic Strategies

Explores museum data, artistic strategies for recognition, and the evolution of art in the digital age.

The Artist's Workshop: From Creation to Representation

Explores the artist's workshop as a space of creation and representation, analyzing its evolution through various artworks.

De Chirico and Picasso: Enigma and Mystery

Explores De Chirico and Picasso's enigmatic art worlds, from melancholy to Cubism and Surrealism, culminating in the collaborative film 'The Picasso Mystery'.

Louise Bourgeois: The Sculpted Soul

Explores the life and art of Louise Bourgeois, an iconic figure in abstract expressionism and feminist art, known for her intimate and aggressive concepts.

Claude Monet's Water Lilies: Artistic Analysis

Explores Claude Monet's water lilies paintings and Banksy's modern take.