Module manager: Professor Mark Westgarth
Email: m.w.westgarth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module introduces you to the history and development of the modern and contemporary art markets from the 1850s to the present day. It draws attention to the relationships between the disciplines of art history, museum and heritage studies, fine art practice and the structures, mechanisms and practices of the art market.
The module engages you with a critical understanding of the role and function that the art market plays in the complex structures of the meaning and value of art. It aims to introduce you to the key actors (dealers, auction houses, collectors, institutions), forms of mediation and structures of the modern and contemporary art market. It does this through weekly seminar formats and dynamic group learning activities. The module will enable you to develop independent critical research skills through reading, writing, discussion and debate.
On successful completion of the module you will be able to;
1. Recognise significant aspects of the modern and contemporary art markets.
2. Critically evaluate the roles, functions of the art market and its relationships to the discourse of art history, museology and fine art practice.
3. Appraise the key art dealers, art agents and art collectors operating in the contemporary art market.
4. Analyse the role of art auctions and commercial galleries.
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
5. Work Ready - Time management and organisation
6. Work Ready - Team work and collaboration
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Seminar | 9 | 3 | 27 |
| Private study hours | 270 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
The weekly seminar sessions are structured to allow continuous feedback on progress. Further formative feedback opportunities via tutor office hours and individual appointments. The group presentations also provide structured feedback on form, delivery and content of presentations.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Written | 60 |
| Coursework | Written | 30 |
| Coursework | Oral | 10 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/29/2024
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