Putting It Together: The Art of Curating (AMSTUD 288, ARTHIST 288)

3–5 credits · Graduate

This course will focus on the production, criticism, and curating of art. Through a series of required readings, intensive class discussions, class trips, and first-hand encounters with art objects, collections, and exhibitions, we will investigate the history and practice of museum and gallery display. Our work together will depart from "Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered" the exhibition currently at the Cantor Arts Center. As the curator of the exhibition, Prof. Meyer will provide behind the scenes knowledge of how such a project is conceived and realized as well as the challenges encountered along the way.