‘Contemporary Art Practices – 現代アート概論’
Lecturer: ACCI BABA (Visual Artist, Guest Prof. KEIO SFC)
Schedule: Spring course, 2021 @ KEIO University SFC
Apr.9th – May.21 (Every Friday 5th & 6th Class)
Location: ONLINE (Zoom & YouTube Live)
Course Abstract:
Human beings began with Art. The process naturally emerged, when we created classifications in our minds, embraced feelings, or named objects. Words, letters, constellations, name of the newborn, cave murals.. Art is at the origin of human intellectual and emotional activities, and therefore the world we perceive is the Art itself.
The lecture will focus on the interpretation of Art through the ‘input of knowledge’ and ‘output of emotions’, embracing a multilateral viewpoint of the subject. To deepen the understanding of Contemporary Art and stimulate creativity, the class consists of three parts: 1) Lecture, 2) Discussion, and 3) Training. In the lectures, we will focus on cultural sciences such as metaphysics, linguistics, semiotics, psychology, etc., and examine the relationship between ‘expression’ and ‘conceptualization’. Students will be encouraged to discuss the topic, and become familiar with communication through dialogue. In addition, as an exercise in improvisational thinking, students will be given a pop-quiz related to the context of the lecture, to be presented in the class.
I believe that actual practice is the fastest way to learn about Art. Therefore, the final assignment will be creating your own Artwork. The final deliverable can be in any style, media, and technique, along with conceptual text explaining the work. By confronting Art from the perspective of the creator, my aim is to have students discover their own view of Art and acquire the ability to express their inner-voice. I hope that the Artistic-Thinking gained in this lecture will provide hints for living actively in the times of uncertainty.
Schedule:
① Beginning – 【計：2コマ】
・As an introduction, I will be explaining general procedure of the class and details of the final assignment. After Introduction, I will start on the first lecture covering a basic understanding of contemporary art, historical aspects, ideas, and key figures.Keywords: #Dadaism, #Duchamp, #Creative Act, #Era
・Q&A（Discussion） ＋ Quiz（Training）
② Language – 【計：2コマ】
・To deepen the study of the relationship between art and language. Keywords: #Linguistics, #Kukai, #Toshihiko Izutsu, #Deep Language
・Q&A（Discussion） ＋ Quiz（Training）
③ Mind – 【計：2コマ】
・Deepening the study of the relationship between art and the mind. Keywords: #depth psychology, #C.G. Jung, #visionary art, #active imagination, #soul
・Q&A（Discussion） ＋ Quiz（Training）
④ Body – 【計：2コマ】
・Deepen the study of the relationship between art and the body. Lectures by guest speakers as needed. Keywords:#performing arts, #unconscious, #Zeami , #Csikszentmihalyi, #flow experience
・Q&A（Discussion） ＋ Quiz（Training）
⑤ Máthēma – 【計：2コマ】
・Deepen the study of the relationship between art and mathematics. What is beauty as seen from the world of numbers? Special Guest speaker will conduct the lecture for this course.
Keywords: #theorem, #chaos, #geometry, #laws of beauty, #Fibonacci, #goldenratio, #surrealism
・Q&A（Discussion） ＋ Quiz（Training）
⑥ Method – 【計：2コマ】
・Learn how to set up a process in creation, tips and tricks for producing concepts, and how to live an active life. Keywords: #conceptualization, #pattern #language, #great design, #5W1H, #haiku, #Translation and Interpretation, #timeline, #prioritymatrix
・Q&A（Discussion） ＋ Quiz（Training）
⑦ ○△□ – 【計：1コマ】
・What is the universe? What is a human being? Why do we make art? As the concluding lecture of this course, we will deepen our understanding of “humanity and art” and investigate the essential meaning of art in the times of uncertainty. Keywords: #universe, #Gaia, #homo sapiens, #innerspace #meaning of life, #role, #greatdesign, #concept, #zeitgeist, #essential
・Q&A（Discussion）
⑧ Supplementary lecture: Presentation of work – 【計：1コマ or 2コマ】
・Students will have an opportunity to present their artworks. The presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A. The presentation itself is optional. (Date to be announced during the class. Expected to be around end of Jun to beginning of Jul.2021 )
