University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Mon (lecture) and either 10.00 am or 11.00 am Tues (seminar)

This module examines modernism in Latin America, focussing on 20th century art and its relationship to 21st century examples. We begin by analysing the term 'modernism', theoretical approaches to Latin American art in the context of post-colonialism, its narratives and modes of display. We will proceed geographically and chronologically, thinking critically about the complex roles played by socio-political contexts, art institutions and journals in the creation and reception of painting, sculpture, performance, photography and architecture. We will explore nationalist tendencies (Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic), transnational links, and the constant dialogue with Europe and the US (Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela). Besides the most renowned movements (e.g. Muralism, Kineticism, Neo-Concretismo) and figures (e.g. Frida Kalho, Helio Oiticica, Wilfredo Lam), we will analyse the variety of art forms and works in modern and contemporary Latin America.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lectures (10 weeks), 1-hour seminar (10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 280

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr N E Sassu Suarez Ferri
Module teaching staff: Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri
Module coordinator email nessf@st-andrews.ac.uk