702-433 Issues in Public and Environmental Art

Formerly available as 702-333 Issues in Public and Environmental Art. Students who have completed 702-333 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

702-206 Architectural Design 2B or 705-235 Designing the Middle Landscape

In this course we examine the history of the use of public art within diverse contemporary societies. This will involve an investigation of the iconography of some of the dominant recurring themes in public art such as the use of the triumphal arch, obelisks, fountains, murals and memorial art. This subject explores the issues governing the use of art in the public domain and thus helps to bridge the traditional gap between artists, patrons and the public.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Establish the meaning of a work of art in its community setting.

• Ascertain the viability of a work of art in the public domain.

• Develop a set of criteria for the assessment of public works of art.

On completion of the subject students should have developed skills in research, critical analysis and writing and some experience with group work.

Individual reports and essays equivalent to not more than 5000 words plus a two-hour oral examination.