Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Westminster
Course Title:
Art and Society
Course Number:
4ELIT010X
Course Description:
Dis-requisite: This module cannot be taken with 4FIAR007X Modern Art in London.
Please note students will pay additional costs of £35-£40 for special exhibits once in London.
This module is an introduction to the visual culture of London, including painting, architecture, photography and
contemporary media. Students will visit the major art galleries to examine how art works exhibitions and cultural
organisations can be understood within wider social contexts. The sessions also include museums and historical
sites, such as the British Museum and St Paul’s Cathedral, as well as art galleries. The classes will explore how
these institutions reveal the complex cultural identity and history of London. The module develops students’ skills in
visual analysis and critical thinking about culture
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ARTH 303, ARTH 303
Attachment Files:
4CREW003X Writing London.pdf
