Modern Art and Design / 015

Teachers in charge

izv. prof. dr. sc. Katarina Nina Simončič

associates:

doc. dr. sc. Karla Lebhaft

Study, Module

Textile Technology and Engineering - undergraduate, Module Textile and Clothing Design for Industry
Textile and Fashion Design - undergraduate, Module Textile Design
Textile and Fashion Design - undergraduate, Module Fashion Design

Course summary

4 (2+0+2)

ECTS

4

Knowledge verification

oral exam

Lecture type

lectures, seminars

Subject content

An overview of crucial stages in the development of modern art and design since the end of the 19th century till this day. Looking at the transformations of both wider and narrower life frame as result of a new, technological environment. A new attitude towards the object: applied arts and design. Creation of styles in art: from impressionism to abstract art. Trends in art and design till the end of the 20th century.

Aim of course

Enabling students to apprehend processes which have changed the entire visual frame of human life in the 20th century; opening up towards comprehension of modern world, as well as to draw awareness to the importance of art and design as direct expression of modernity. Developing ability to critically ponder on reality.

Literature necessary for course

Edward Lucie-Smith: Vizualne umjetnosti 20.stoljeća, Golden Marketing, Zagreb, 2004. M. De Micheli: Umjetničke avangarde 20. stoljeća, NZ matice Hrvatske, 1990. Jocelyn de Noblet: Dizajn, Golden Marketing, Zagreb, 1999.

Supplement literature

Yves Michaud: Umjetnost u plinovitu stanju, Ljevak, Zagreb, 2004.