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080001 UE Course: Oskar Kokoschka and the Art of the 20th Century (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Language: German

Lecturers

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March 13, 2024 meeting point: Albertina Modern, Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna, in the foyer.
April 10, 2024 meeting point: Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, in the foyer.
May 8, 2024 meeting point: Oskar Kokoschka Center, Postgasse 6, 1010 Vienna, Mezzanine, in front of Postgasse 6.
May 22, 2024 meeting point: Upper Belvedere, Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna, in the foyer of the Upper Belvedere.
May 29, 2024 meeting point: Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, in the foyer

  • Wednesday 06.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
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  • Wednesday 20.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
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  • Wednesday 17.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 24.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
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  • Wednesday 15.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
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  • Wednesday 29.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 05.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 12.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 19.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25
  • Wednesday 26.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Seminarraum 3 d. Inst. f. Kunstgeschichte UniCampus Hof 9 3F-EG-25

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Oskar Kokoschka is considered one of the most versatile and multifaceted Austrian artists of the 20th century. His work ranges from fine and applied art to important stage designs, literary contributions, and political expressions. Kokoschka was also a teacher, networker, and thought leader of a new Europe. His insight from the horrors of World War I led to a lifelong commitment to peace. The establishment of the "School of Seeing" summer academy stands as an international meeting and creative space, serving as a committed counterpart to national art academies.
Kokoschka's artistic career spans eight decades, covering a large part of the 20th century. His influence on European art history is central, his appearance and legacy lead from the “Oberwildling” of the early years to the late work of the self-confessed European, which continues to inspire expressive-figurative painting up to this day.

This course examines Kokoschka in his holistic role as an expressionist artis, set designer, and author, but above all as an immensely political figure of the 20th century who inspired various generations of artists. In addition to presentations and discussions on specialized topics at the University, the course benefits from the rich collection of Kokoschka's works in Viennese museums (Belvedere, Leopold Museum, MAK, Albertina, Vienna Museum), providing opportunities for on-site learning experiences with the artist's original works.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment Criteria and Permitted Resources:
Attendance is mandatory (two absences without justification are allowed).
Presentation of the core arguments and content of two texts (40%).
Regular and active participation in discussions (30%).
Written final assignment (30%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum Requirements:
- Mandatory attendance. In case of absence due to illness or exceptional family situations, a written proof must be provided.
- Regular participation and reading of all assigned texts.
- Conducting a presentation and a written final assignment following the standards of good academic practice.

Grading Scale:
1 (very good) 100-90 points; 2 (good) 89-81 points; 3 (satisfactory) 80-71 points; 4 (sufficient) 70-61 points; 5 (insufficient) 60-0 points

Examination topics

The exam will cover the content of the course.

Reading list

Klaus Albrecht Schröder, Johann Winkler (Ed.), Oskar Kokoschka, Munich 1991
Cathérine Hug, Heike Eipeldauer, Iris Bruderer-Oswald (Ed.), Oskar Kokoschka — Expressionist, Migrant, European, Heidelberg 2018
Régine Bonnefoit, Bernadette Reinhold (Ed.), Oskar Kokoschka. Neue Einblicke und Perspektiven, New Insights and Perspectives, Berlin-Boston 2021

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