This course will present varied methodological and theoretical approaches to the analysis, experience and interpretation of the artistic object, action and production. Among the  theorie and methodologies to be discussed are post-colonialism, psychoanalysis, feminism, and relatio between art and politics. We will read central texts in the field of art and interpretation and discuss works of contemporary art and the dixcourse around them.

In this intensive and in-depth workshop students will acquire writing tools for composing a valuable and engaging review  (of a book, an art show, a play, or any other work of artistic endeavor). Following guidance by great reviewers, learning from poor reviews, and with inspiration by W.H. Auden’s thoughts on the service expected from a great critic (in his “The dyer’s hand”),

Students will experience writing a review which respects the art that is reviewed, and converses with it with knowledge and care.