Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

COURSE DESCRIPTION
What do paintings tell us about sex? How is art gendered? In this course we will study some of the world’s most beloved pictures guided by expert curators and art historians who step outside of the square, bringing a gendered reading to the masterpieces contained in the magnificent collections that we have been lucky enough to bring to the Coursera platform. In this course you will learn how: * Gender and sexuality is an integral part of the production and reception of works of art * To increase your understanding of paintings through theories of gender and sexuality * To understand key terms from gender-related theories of art history and museology * To recognise the operation of what is termed ‘the gaze’ and how it works in relation to paintings * Ideas about gender and sexuality can productively be employed in theorising art curatorial practices * To take the initiative in relating theoretical ideas about gender and sexuality to the reading and display of art and visual cultures.

Length: 13 Hours
Effort: 3 hours per week
Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for £36)
Provider: The University of Melbourne via Coursera
Subject: Art & Culture
Level: Introductory
Languages: English
Instructors: Jeanette Hoorn

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